Meet the films that have been nominated for the special Festival award RIGHTS NOW!
This award will be given to a documentary film that explores and analyses the contemporary world and makes a significant contribution to the discussion about human dignity, freedom, and equality. The winner in this nomination will be chosen by our special jury.
Traces, co‑directed by Alisa Kovalenko and Marysia Nikitiuk (Ukraine, Poland); Don’t Ask Me If I Killed, dir. Helena Maksyom (Romania, Netherlands, Germany, Ukraine); Flana, dir. Zahraa Ghandour (Iraq, France, Qatar); Green Light, dir. Pavel Cuzuioc (Austria); Whistleblower, dir. Marc Bauder (Germany); Mailín, dir. Maríe Silvia Esteve (Argentina, France, Romania); If Pigeons Turned to Gold, dir. Pepa Lubojacki (Czech Republic, Slovakia); Peace for Nina, dir. Jeanne Dovhych (Ukraine, Switzerland); The Last Ambassador, dir. Natalie Halla (Austria); The Promise, dir. Daan Veldhuizen (Netherlands).
Main photo: a still from the film Traces
The 23rd Docudays UA is held with the financial support of the European Union, the Embassy of Sweden in Ukraine, and the State Film Agency of Ukraine. The views, conclusions, or recommendations expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the governments of these countries. The authors alone are responsible for the content of this publication.
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