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The film shows how ordinary people in the war in Ukraine suddenly become fighters and have to go to the front. Why this film? I watched this film at the Munich Film Festival and was very fascinated by the reality it portrays. I believe it is very important for people who do not come from […]

France, Ukraine

111 Min.

In ‘Reporters Against Power: Uganda,’ this documentary explores the challenges faced by journalists working in a country where press freedom is restricted. In Uganda, reporters encounter numerous obstacles when attempting to uncover stories that authorities would prefer to keep hidden. Despite threats and significant hurdles, they continue to bring critical issues to light, demonstrating the […]

NS-Dokumentationszentrum München

Free

Uganda

42 Min.

The film is about the children of the streets who dance to achieve vital changes such as food, good education, a safe home, and the support of their families or others. Some of these children are orphans, others have parents, but they are not financially well-off. Some live with stepparents who treat them badly. Why […]

NS-Dokumentationszentrum München

Free

Uganda

15 Min.

The film “The White Helmets” shows men in Syria who rescue people after bombings. They are called “White Helmets.” These men work voluntarily. They help children, women, and elderly people. The film is sad but very hopeful. It shows courage, love, and solidarity in war. Why this film? In my opinion, the film is very […]

Bellevue di Monaco

Free

Syria, United Kingdom

41 Min.

When a human kills justice, humanity will die, and so I will show you an example that is experienced by the Syrian people and that still exists in many Arab countries where justice is lacking. Why this film? I chose the film because it tells the stories of thousands of people, families, and souls who […]

Bellevue di Monaco

Free

Syria

17 Min.

Sedigheh Dehnayi is one of those women whose life has been marked by hardship, loneliness, and illness, yet who has achieved extraordinary things. Despite all obstacles, she studied pharmacy, made a name for herself as a painter and calligrapher, and founded several charitable organizations. This documentary tells the story of a woman who, with quiet, […]

Bellevue di Monaco

Free

Iran

21 Min.

It is about Syrian traditions and stories from different people before and after the war. Why this film? I chose “Our Memory” because the film offers a different perspective on the experience of exile. It does not focus solely on pain and loss, but also on hope, humanity, and the power of memory, which enables […]

Münchner Kammerspiele

Free

Syria

45 Min.

Sonita is 18 years old, from Afghanistan, and lives as an undocumented migrant in Iran. Her dream is to have a career as a rapper. She hopes to escape her family’s plan to sell her to an unknown husband. The Iranian director Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami followed Sonita Alizadeh for three years and documented her story.

Gasteig, Carl-Amery Hall

Free

Germany, Iran, Switzerland

91 Min.

This documentary tells the story of the Syrian city of Rakka on the banks of the Euphrates. As in most places in the world where people suffer from war, the people of Rakka dream of a life of peace and justice – two important things they have lacked for many years under the rule of […]

Kino Maxim

Free

Syria

35 Min.

“My Beloved Country” is a film by Eunice that attempts to carefully explain the history of her country. She tries to show the many ills that plague her country. However, the movie not only shows the problems but also offers solutions, which is what makes this movie so worth watching. Her criticism stems from her […]

Kino Maxim

Free

Congo, Germany

5 Min.

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