Movies that Matter - We open eyes to human rights

Film Submission now open!

Submit your film – fiction or documentary – for the Movies that Matter Festival 2024. Early Bird rate valid until 9 July.

From South Carolina to the World Stage

We spoke to Vivian Anderson about her work as an activist and the film on These Grounds.

Award Winners

Take a look at the eight award winners of the Movies that Matter Festival 2023.

Agenda

Cinema Release: Exodus

Two worlds come together when Sam (40), a professional people smuggler, reluctantly rescues Amal, a 12-year-old girl whose entire family has gone missing in the Syrian war. Amal believes they are on their way to Sweden, so she sets out on a journey to find them. Sam hesitates, but worries at the thought of leaving...

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Cinema on the Road

Hicham Falah talks about his traveling cinema project in Morocco.

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Festival Archive

Delve into the festival's history and see selected films, award winners and participating activists.

Mission and vision

Our mission is to broaden views on human rights. Films are at the heart of all Movies that Matter activities.

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