One World Online: Your private cinema of worlds you won’t see elsewhere

When the big screen isn’t enough

The main pillar of the platform is exclusivity. Most of the films on offer never make it into regular cinema distribution or onto major streaming services. One World Online thus functions as a carefully curated library featuring the best of both international and domestic documentary and film production. After completing its tour through 60 cities across the Czech Republic, the most successful films from the current festival edition arrive on the platform, making them accessible to those who prefer the comfort of home, watching on the go, or who do not have a festival city nearby.

From this year’s edition, ten standout films are already available on the platform. Among them is the winner of the Right to Know category – the highly topical investigative documentary Surviving the Death Committee by director Nima Sarvestani. Another film that resonated strongly with festival audiences is Portrait of a Confused Father, a time-lapse documentary by Gunnar Hall Jensen about parental uncertainty and the question of whether it is even possible to be a good father in today’s world. When words and shouting are no longer enough, the body becomes a tool of resistance. The uncompromising Ugandan poet, feminist and academic Stella Nyanzi stands up to dictatorship in the film The Woman Who Poked the Leopard.

How to watch your story

The entire process has been designed to be as simple as possible. All you need to do is create a user account (you can also use quick registration via Google or Facebook) and select a title. Rental prices range from CZK 30 to 90, making the platform one of the most affordable ways to access quality international cinema. Once purchased, you have 48 hours to watch the film – and you can even view it repeatedly during that time.

July releases and hidden gems on One World Online

Another batch of films, including titles from this year’s festival, will arrive on the platform in July – and it will be a diverse selection. One of the most prominent Norwegian documentary filmmakers of today, Gunnar Hall Jensen, in his autobiographical film Gunnar Goes Comfortable, takes audiences into his inner contradictions as he searches for meaning in life in Indian ashrams – camera in hand, with humour and self-reflection. Scottish director Duncan Cowles, in the documentary Silent Men, embarks on a touching journey among men who, like himself, struggle to talk about their feelings. And in the provocative film Sex Robot Madness, Jimmy Mehiel draws audiences into a world of artificial intimacy and raises an unsettling question – are we truly ready for the era of robotic sexual partners?

However, One World Online offers much more than just new releases – the current catalogue includes a total of 93 titles, providing plenty to choose from. Those unsure where to start can turn to a strong Czechoslovak selection. The Czech disinformation scene is explored in director Zora Čápová’s debut Pit Stop Reporter, which follows journalist Ivana Svobodová directly into the field, where she attempts to engage in dialogue with people who see mainstream media as the enemy. In Hезламні - One Mission, Four Lives, director Petr Jančárek presents four humanitarian workers from People in Need who, despite daily danger, continue to help people in war-torn Ukraine. Meanwhile, Grey Zone addresses a far more personal topic – Slovak director Daniela Meressa Rusnoková, in her intimate and minimalist documentary, reveals what it means to be the mother of prematurely born children and how society and legislation often overlook this issue.

Cinema without barriers or borders

A commitment to accessibility is part of the platform’s DNA. Films are available from anywhere in the Czech Republic and aim to break down other barriers as well. All films are equipped with Czech subtitles, and most also offer English subtitles (labelled as “English friendly”). The platform also supports audiences with sensory impairments – a growing number of films feature descriptive or colour-coded subtitles, or audio description.

Since 2024, the platform has also operated with a new, modern interface that reflects the festival’s current visual identity and offers users an intuitive experience when browsing and watching.