Special Thanks

One World gives way to new impulses and stories to audiences every year thanks to the generous support of partners from the private and public sectors. For us, this support is an important gesture of trust not only in the main messages of the festival but also in a healthy, civil society in the broader sense.

Petr Pavel

President of the Czech Republic

Over the years, the One World Festival has achieved something extraordinary – drawing attention to the complex and often overlooked issue of human rights. I am proud that the world's largest festival of its kind is held here every year. I also appreciate every viewer who attends the festival, as it shows they care about what is happening in the world. The festival cultivates, educates, and strengthens civil society – something we currently need more than ever. I would therefore like to wish the organisers the highest possible attendance and the audience inspiring film experiences that will help them better understand our one shared world.

Martin Baxa

Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic

Now in its 27th year, One World International Film Festival is once again set to bring us powerful stories and fresh perspectives on global events and pressing social issues. And let’s be real—there’s more than enough to go around these days. This year’s lineup features 84 documentaries, 11 narrative films, and 9 immersive, almost hyperreal experiences. Five films from the Czech section will also be making their world premiere at the festival. As always, while Prague plays host to many of the festival screenings, the festival will also be hitting the road nationwide, bringing these important stories to audiences in other regions.

One World IFF is intricately linked to the non-profit organization People in Need, and thanks to this partnership, the festival goes beyond just screenings—it sparks discussions, engages students, and opens doors to different perspectives that mainstream media often overlooks or lacks the space to cover in depth. The experiences of the festival’s guests, filmmakers, and protagonists help make these stories feel tangible, real, and unforgettable.

This year’s films tackle topics like the impact of social media, Russian propaganda, and the socio-political shifts happening next door in Slovakia. There will be plenty to talk about and plenty to think about. Wishing everyone an amazing festival!

Jan Lipavský

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

Dear friends,

It’s an honor to lend my support to the One World International Film Festival, which stands for human rights, democracy, and freedom. This festival provides a crucial platform for open discussions on issues that matter—not just for the future of the Czech Republic, but for the world as a whole. As we navigate new global challenges, it’s now more important than ever that we reaffirm the values that form the foundation of our society: human rights, equality, and justice for all.

We care about what’s happening in the world. Human rights advocacy is an inseparable part of Czech diplomacy, and we take this responsibility seriously.

One World has a unique way of making complex global issues accessible to audiences of all ages. I’m looking forward to all the thought-provoking films and discussions that will inspire us to work toward a more open, inclusive, and just world for everyone.

Bohuslav Svoboda

Mayor of Prague

Klára Šimáčková Laurenčíková

Government Commissioner for Human Rights

It’s an honor to support this year’s One World International Human Rights Film Festival. This festival isn’t just a gem of Czech documentary filmmaking—it’s also a powerful educational platform for human rights awareness.

Beyond the artistic excellence of its carefully curated films, One World brings global issues and human rights violations into focus, making these topics accessible to a wider audience. What also makes this festival unique is that it’s not just a Prague-based event—last year alone, it reached nearly 50 cities across the Czech Republic.

I wish the 27th edition a successful run and an engaged, diverse audience—across regions and across generations. And to all the viewers, I hope that you walk away with unforgettable experiences and new perspectives.

Milena Králíčková

Rector of Charles University

I believe in supporting culture that boldly engages with the pressing issues of our time—culture that shapes responsible, informed citizens. Now more than ever, we must reflect on these challenges, seek common ground, support one another, and, most importantly, find the strength to drive change.

Vladimír Bärtl

Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the EU

I am pleased to provide my patronage to the International Human Rights Film Festival One World in Brussels, which will take place from 7 to 11 April 2025, with the support of the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the European Union and the Czech Centre Brussels. Human rights are not a given and they must be continuously upheld and protected.

Today, we face numerous global challenges – armed conflicts, disinformation, political instability, and environmental crises. The documentaries screened at the festival enable us to gain a deeper understanding of the lives of those affected by these issues and, in the best case, inspire us to take action. A cornerstone of both Czech and international human rights policy, Václav Havel, rightly recognised that "Indifference to others and indifference to the fate of the whole is precisely what opens the door to evil..."

I wish all viewers an inspiring cinematic experience.

Special Thanks

Festival uder the Auspices of

Petr Pavel – President of the Czech Republic

Jan Lipavský – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

Martin Baxa – Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic

Bohuslav Svoboda – Mayor of Prague

Klára Šimáčková Laurenčíková – Government Commissioner for Human Rights

Milena Králíčková – Rector of Charles University

Co-organised by

Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic – Artuš Rejent, Michal Šašek, Klára Málková, Lenka Holubová Mikolášová

General Partner

Abakus Foundation – Jarmila Baudišová, Milada Kučerová, Libuše Tomolová, Irena Setikovská, Kateřina Hálová, Kateřina Kotasová

Core Partner

Donors to the “A Better School for Everyone” fund

Strategic Partners

The Czech Audiovisual Fund – Helena Bezděk Fraňková, Soňa Košťálková

City of Prague – Jiří Pospíšil, Jiří Sulženko, Lenka Svobodová Grossová

Creative Europe – MEDIA – Vlaďka Chytilová

CDN77 – Zdeněk Cendra, Kateřina Omelková, Hana Tran Phuong Tra

European Parliament – Civil Society Outreach Unit – Jindřich Pietras, Ringailė Razauskienė

Technical Partner and VR Partner

Alza – Jan Deutsch, Lucie Holubová Krajcová

Honorary Partner

Alma Career – Tomáš Ervín Dombrovský

Partners

Biofilms – Kateřina Górnioková

FedEx – Kateřina Kašparová, Barbora Majerová

TCC online – Marta Fabiánová, Marcela Suková, Jan Šeliga

Karásek Craft Soda – David Prchal

Institute of Documentary Film – Zdeněk Blaha, Anna Kaslová, Veronika F. Dvořáčková, Patrik Buchar, Anna Jurková

Embassies and Cultural Institutions

British Council – Dasa Sephton

Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – Matthew Robert Field, Zuzana Stuchlíková

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Prague – H. E. Liang-Ruey KE, Svetlana Ma

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands – H. E. Daan F. Huisinga, Kateřina Procházková

General Representation of Flanders in the Czech Republic – Koenraad Van de Borne, Andrea Bednářová

Austrian Cultural Forum in Prague – Andreas Schmidinger, Denise Quistorp, Karolína Bukovská

Embassy of Denmark – H. E. Søren Kelstrup, Veronika Trojanová

Embassy of Canada to Czechia

Goethe-Institut Prague – Anaϊs Boelicke, Klára Arpa

French Institute in Prague – Stanislas Mrozek, Sarah Doignon, Anna Mitéran

UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency

Embassy of Sweden – H. E. Frederik Jörgensen, Martin Severýn

Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Prague and Norway Grants – J. E. p. Kristian Ødegaard, Helena Ganická

Polish Institute in Prague – Jitka Rohanová

Embassy of the Swiss Confederation – H. E. Philippe Guex, Eva Lockl

Embassy of the Republic of Korea – J. E. p. Youngki Hong, Minkyung Kang

Instituto Cervantes in Prague – Gonzalo Manglano de Garay, Nadia Hutnik

Czech Centres – Anna Puklová, Anna Hrabáčková, Hana Pištorová

General Media Partner

Czech Television – Jan Souček, Jan Pešek, Lucia Chiroglo

Main Media Partner

Czech Radio – René Zavoral, Andrea Filičková, Monika Fenclová

Media Partners

GoOut – Kamila Kudějová, Michal Blažek, Jana Kosová

Deník N news agency – Tamara Ložinčáková, Karolína Pláničková

ČSFD (Czechoslovak Film Database) – Barbora Kosařová

Radio 1 – Jana Byzoňová

Voxpot – Vojtěch Boháč, Jolana Humpálová

Alarm – Jana Myšáková

Dok.revue – Tereza Domínová

Sedmá generace (Seventh Generation) – Jana Švaříčková

Nový Prostor magazine – Monika Dvořáková

Respekt magazine – Denisa Motalová

HeyFOMO – Adam Smeták

FullMoon magazine – Michal Pařízek

Film a doba magazine – Štěpánka Zapata

One World in Schools is Sponsored by

Czech Development Agency

BLÍŽKSOBĚ Foundation

Jan Barta, Dušan Šenkypl, David Holý

Livesport

Martin Hájek

Pavel Baudiš

Květa a Šimon Vostrý

Ondřej Fryc

Libor Winkler

Beran Jaroslav

Endowment Fund for Independent Journalism

Radim Bajgar

Lukáš Schirl

dm drogerie markt

DEK Stavebniny

Fany gastroservis

One World in Brussels under the Auspices of

Vladimír Bärtl – ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the EU

Jakub Skalník – ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Belgium

One World in Brussels is Sponsored by

Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the European Union – Edita Hrdá, Blanka Soušková, Alice Krutilová

Czech Centre in Brussels – Kristýna Halounová, Eva Petráková, Daniela Vervloet

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – Pavel Hrnčíř

European Parliament – Stefan Krauss, Ringaile Razauskiene, Olivia Serra a Human Rights Action Unit

Representation of the City of Prague to the EU – Lucie Čadilová

Human Rights and Democracy Network – Catherine Absalom

Human Rights House Foundation – Nora Wehofsits

EUROPEUM – Žiga Faktor

Norwegian Embassy in Brussels – Lise Leifsdatter Træland

South Moravian Region – Vendula Nováčková

Alliance of Democracies – Danielle Piatkiewicz

International Press Institute – Oliver-Money Kyrle

Ukrainian Prism – Maria Korban

OMCT World Organisation Against Torture – Isabel Rosales

European Partnership for Democracy – Carlotta Magoga

Creative Campaign

Visual identity of the festival, DTP, graphics – Petr Hrůza and Martin Odehnal and Jan Pospíšil

Festival jingle – Martin Pokorný

Music and sound for festival jingle – Filip Míšek

Voiceover – Ema Brabcová

Prize design and production – Tomáš Skála

Festival Database

StarBase – Pavel Kalenda

Festiva Venues

Bio OKO – Prokop Jeníček, Hedvika Maternová

Edison Cinema – Jaroslava Kolibačová

Evald Cinema – Miroslav Ráž

Ponrepo Cinema – David Havas, Lenka Marxová

Lucerna Cinema – Filip Schauer

Lucerna Gallery – Alžběta Winklerová

Municipal Library – Vít Zapletal

Světozor Cinema – Julián Naglmüller

Pilotů Cinema – Alžběta Macolová

Cinema of the Chamber of Deputies – Zdeněk Beránek

The Festival Could Not Have Been Possible without the Following People

Hana Kulhánková

Igor Blaževič

The Festival Thanks

Association of Czech Film Festivals – Radana Korená, Marek Hovorka, Jarmila Záhorová, Petr Veruněk, Tomáš Rychecký

Human Rights Film Network

Green Film Network

International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk

Special Thanks

Petr Pavel

President of the Czech Republic

Martin Baxa

Minister of Culture of the Czech Republic

Jan Lipavský

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

Bohuslav Svoboda

Mayor of Prague

Klára Šimáčková Laurenčíková

Government Commissioner for Human Rights

Milena Králíčková

Rector of Charles University

Vladimír Bärtl

Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the EU

Special Thanks

Festival uder the Auspices of

Co-organised by

General Partner

Core Partner

Strategic Partners

Technical Partner and VR Partner

Honorary Partner

Partners

Embassies and Cultural Institutions

General Media Partner

Main Media Partner

Media Partners

One World in Schools is Sponsored by

One World in Brussels under the Auspices of

One World in Brussels is Sponsored by

Creative Campaign

Festival Database

Festiva Venues

Sponsored by

The Festival Could Not Have Been Possible without the Following People

The Festival Thanks

and all our volunteers!