London In Person | 14 - 22 March
Online UK + Ireland Wide | 18 - 24 March
Tickets on sale now!
London In Person | 14 - 22 March
Online UK + Ireland Wide | 18 - 24 March
Tickets on sale now!
This art-heist-thriller-meets-portrait-documentary delves into the disappearance of over 100 "treasonous" paintings by the co-director's father, revolutionary Iranian artist Nickzad (Nicky) Nodjoumi.
Following the unlawful killing of her younger brother by police in a suburb of Strasbourg, France, her family in mourning, Malika embarks on a legal battle for justice. However, her quest for truth is in danger of jeopardising her family.
This rousing film gives front seat access to the lively, political, and impassioned student Film Club, where students meet weekly and unpack critical issues facing young people in Nigeria today.
After the sudden death of her husband, Nawal is facing hardship. In the absence of legal documents, her brother-in-law swoops in to claim her assets, as well as guardianship of her young daughter.
In 2019, protests broke out after the Indian government enacted the Citizenship Amendment Act, which overtly discriminates against Muslims. Nausheen Khan follows the women at the forefront of the resistance.
Mediha, a teenage Yazidi girl recently returned from Islamic State (ISIS) captivity, turns the camera on herself, capturing an astonishing journey as she confronts her past in order to fight for her future.
On the eve of a major championship game for her LGBTQ+-inclusive volleyball team, Sofia is faced with an unwanted pregnancy. Seeking an abortion—criminalised in Brazil—she becomes the target of a fundamentalist group determined to stop her.
Summer Qamp follows a group of LGBTQ+ youth as they attend a camp like no other: a judgment-free zone where they explore their authentic selves while building community, finding joy, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Russian artist Victoria (Vika) Lomasko’s work has always been political. However, as tensions in Russia rise and her new project on patriarchal violence evolves, Vika’s art has become even more essential... and dangerous.
As Indigenous Brazilian forest guardians in the Amazon fend off attacks from illegal loggers, miners, and exporters, we bear witness to what happens when Indigenous rights, land stewardship, and political corruption converge.
Streaming across the UK + Ireland 18-24 March in partnership with Barbican and Rich Mix.
This film is captioned and audio-described.
Streaming across the UK + Ireland 18-24 March in partnership with Barbican and Rich Mix.
Available to view in the UK and Ireland only
Streaming across the UK + Ireland 18-24 March in partnership with Barbican and Rich Mix.
Streaming across the UK + Ireland 18-24 March in partnership with Barbican and Rich Mix.
This film is captioned and audio-described.
Streaming across the UK + Ireland 18-24 March in partnership with Barbican and Rich Mix.
This film is captioned and audio-described.
Streaming across the UK + Ireland 18-24 March in partnership with Barbican and Rich Mix.
Streaming across the UK + Ireland 18-24 March in partnership with Barbican and Rich Mix.
This film is captioned and audio-described.
Streaming across the UK + Ireland 18-24 March in partnership with Barbican and Rich Mix.
Streaming across the UK + Ireland 18-24 March in partnership with Barbican and Rich Mix.
This film is captioned and audio-described.
Advisory 15
Discussion to follow with filmmaker Hasan Oswald and Natia Navrouzov, Executive Director of Yazda, moderated by Yasmine Ahmed, UK director at Human Rights Watch.
This film is captioned and audio-described; the discussion panel following the film will be live-captioned.
Advisory 18 (Rich Mix screenings without BBFC Certificate must be an Advisory 18)
Discussion to follow with Indigenous Leader and Activist Puyr Tembé, and Andrea Carvalho, Brazil Researcher at Human Rights Watch via zoom, moderated by Anthony Gale, Senior Media Officer, Human Rights Watch.
This film is captioned and audio-described.
Advisory 15
Discussion to follow with filmmakers Sara Nodjoumi and Till Schauder, moderated by Yasmine Ahmed, UK Director, Human Rights Watch.
This film is captioned and audio-described; the discussion panel following the Saturday screening of the film will be live-captioned.
Advisory 18 (Rich Mix screenings without BBFC Certificate must be an Advisory 18)
Discussion to follow with filmmaker Nausheen Khan and Meenakshi Ganguly, deputy director of the Asia Division at Human Rights Watch.
This film is captioned and audio-described; the discussion panel following the film will be live-captioned.
Advisory 18 (Rich Mix screenings without BBFC Certificate must be an Advisory 18)
Discussion to follow with filmmaker Alain Kassanda and film participant Adebimpe Adeyemi.
Advisory 18 (Rich Mix screenings without BBFC Certificate must be an Advisory 18)
Discussion to follow with filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed via Zoom.
Advisory 18 (Rich Mix screenings without BBFC Certificate must be an Advisory 18)
Discussion to follow with filmmaker Lillah Halla and Thais Folego, journalist and counselor & former director of AzMINA (via Zoom). Moderated by Hillary Margolis, Senior Researcher, Women's Rights Division.
Advisory 15
Discussion to follow with filmmaker Mehdi Fikri and Kartik Raj, Europe & Central Asia researcher at Human Rights Watch.
Advisory 18 (Rich Mix screenings without BBFC Certificate must be an Advisory 18)
Discussion to follow with filmmaker Anna Moiseenko and Rachel Denber, deputy director of the Europe and Central Asia Division at Human Rights Watch.
Advisory 15
This film is captioned and audio-described. This event is a Relaxed Screening which is an environment tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial. It will not be followed by a Q&A.
Advisory 12A
Discussion to follow with filmmaker Jen Markowitz and members of MOSAIC LGBT+ Young Persons Trust, moderated by film and culture writer Lillian Crawford.
This film is captioned and audio-described; the discussion panel following the film will be live-captioned.
Barbican prices:
Standard £13
Members £10.40
Students £11
Unwaged £11
Over 60s £11
Under 18s £6
Young Barbican £5
Relaxed Screening £6 -(carers and companions go free)
Pay what you can:
A limited number of tickets will be set aside for each in-person screening as “Pay what you can.” Offering audience members to pay the following price: £15/£13 (Suggested) / £9 / £6 / £3 (other discounts do not apply)
Buy tickets here: barbican.org.uk/whats-on/cinema
Rich Mix prices:
Monday (Except Bank Holidays)
Adult: £7
Member: £6
Mixer: £6
Child: £5
Student: £7
Student Member: £7
Tuesday - Friday (After 5pm), Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays (All day)
Adult: £11.90
Member: £9.90
Mixer: £6
Concession: £10.80
Child: €5
Families: £26 for a family of four, £21 for a family of three
Buy tickets here: richmix.org.uk/tickets-and-booking
Digital Stream festival tickets:
£6 / €6 – Individual ticket
£4.80 / €4.80 – Individual ticket for Barbican/HRW Members (with use of code)
£4 / €4 – Young Barbican Members / Students (with use of code)
£4.50 / €4.50 – Barbican Corporate Members (with use of code)
£45 - (standard) digital festival pass with access to all 9 films
£35 - (Barbican / HRW Member price with use of code) Digital festival pass with access to all 9 films
Free digital tickets: Free online tickets are available to members of the public for whom cost of a ticket would be inaccessible, by emailing filmticket@hrw.org. (Limited free tickets available, first come first served.)
Buy tickets and watch here: hrwfilmfestivalstream.org
Some in-person and online films are accessible with Captions and/or Audio Description.
Please see individual film pages for more information.