Movies That Matter
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Movies That Matter Festival presents 2023 awards
The annual Movies that Matter Festival in The Hague has recently announced the winners of its various awards for outstanding films. The Grand Jury Documentary Award was presented to Lukasz Konopa and Emil Langballe for their film, Theatre of Violence, which explores the search for justice. The Grand Jury Fiction Award went to Emmanuelle Nicot’s…
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A chilling look into China’s surveillance state
SURVEILLANCE: The Chinese surveillance state in a tale of technology, censorship and abuse of power in the 21st century.
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«Human Rights also means creating a safe space where people can feel supported.»
MOVIES THAT MATTER: Exploring the role of artistic director, the advantages of being based in the city of peace, and how to present a well-balanced human rights-focused programme with Margje de Koning.
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A numbers game
DOCUFICTION: After an unofficial five-year filmmaking ban, Hungary's Ádám Császi continues to oppose the authoritarian Orbán regime.
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Aurora’s Sunrise
ARMENIA: A harrowing, engrossing story of Aurora Mardiganian who finds herself in the throes of the Armenian genocide.
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Movies that Matter Festival announces full programme for 2023 edition
The Movies that Matter Festival has announced its entire programme for its 15th edition, which will take place from March 24th to April 1st in #The Hague# and other cities throughout the #Netherlands. Over 90 films will be presented, including 14 world premieres and 29 Dutch premieres. The festival’s opening film is Waves of War…
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Reliving as proof of heroism
DOCLISBOA: The true story of a young Armenian girl who, along with her family, had to endure the genocide that took place between 1915 and 1918.
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The «Grind» of the pilot whale
ANIMALS: Activists and locals clash during the traditional Faroe Islands pilot whale hunt.
