Colomiers. Online films and videoconference debates

The Cinema and Human Rights Festival is entering its 14th edition in rather disturbed circumstances. Its collective of organizers is made up of Amnesty International, CCFD Terre-Solidaire, School of Human Rights, Friends of the Diplomatic World, Médecins Sans Frontières and Médecins du Monde.

“Despite all the uncertainties linked to the pandemic, we were keen to maintain our Festival by offering sixteen films which will be the subject of debates with many speakers, indicate these organizers. Thus, among the many themes addressed, the freedom of expression will be mentioned. ‘expression, women’s rights, suffering at work, armed conflicts and their civilian victims, unaccompanied minors, and digital drifts “.

Over the weeks, the festival will therefore offer virtual sessions via the video-on-demand platform of the Mutins de Pangée (www.cinemutins.com/festival-cinema-droits-de-l-homme).

Currently presented there (for rent at 4 €): “The Char and the Olive Tree, Another History of Palestine” since January 9, and “Made in Bangladesh” from January 16.

These sessions will be followed by online debates which will be held on Saturday January 16 and 23 at 5 p.m. respectively, by videoconference, on us02web.zoom.us/j/8966714470

Spectators can send their questions by e-mail to [email protected] or live during the videoconference.

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