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this human world International Film Festival Vienna. Nov 27 - Dec 6, 2025
thishumanworld.com Next edition: December 2022

With more than 80 short, doumentary and feature films each year, this human world is one of the most important film festivals in Vienna.

🎬 OPEN CALL | this human world Youth Jury 2026We’re looking for curious people who enjoy watching films, sharing their o...
27/07/2026

🎬 OPEN CALL | this human world Youth Jury 2026

We’re looking for curious people who enjoy watching films, sharing their opinions, and discovering new perspectives.

As a Youth Jury member, you’ll:
- curate the exp:an:ded Shorts programme
- serve as the jury for the Move to Connect Competition
- watch, discuss and select short films
- present your programme during the festival

Who can apply?
• 17–24 years old
• No previous experience needed
• Good English skills (all meetings will be held in English)
• Available in Vienna during the festival (25 November – 2 December)

🗓️ Apply by 10th of August via this link: https://forms.gle/6GfmTDPQPmrNijrN9

📍Meetings will take place in Vienna and/or online between August - November

Join the Youth Jury and become part of this year’s festival.

BEYOND THE LIES explores the violent suppression of protests in Iran in November 2019, when a nationwide internet blacko...
06/03/2026

BEYOND THE LIES explores the violent suppression of protests in Iran in November 2019, when a nationwide internet blackout allowed killings and human rights violations to take place in secrecy. When the internet was partially restored, citizens’ videos revealed a reality that sharply contradicted the state narrative.

The documentary also follows the independent People’s Tribunal held in London in 2021, where survivors, relatives of victims, and witnesses testified in search of truth and justice.

Followed by a discussion with director Mahnaz Mohammadi.

Free entry
Admission is first come, first served.

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BEYOND THE LIES beleuchtet die gewaltsame Niederschlagung der Proteste im Iran im November 2019, als ein landesweiter Internet-Blackout dazu beitrug, Gewalt im Verborgenen stattfinden zu lassen. Als Bilder und Videos später an die Öffentlichkeit gelangten, zeigten sie eine Realität, die der staatlichen Darstellung widersprach.

Der Dokumentarfilm folgt auch dem unabhängigen People’s Tribunal in London (2021), bei dem Überlebende, Angehörige und Zeug:innen ihre Aussagen machten, um Wahrheit und Gerechtigkeit sichtbar zu machen.

Im Anschluss Gespräch mit der Regisseurin Mahnaz Mohammadi.

Freier Eintritt
Einlass nach dem Prinzip first come, first served – bitte früh kommen.

25/12/2025

Snow falling, time standing still.
Stars of Little Importance (Minden csillag | Renátó Olasz, HU 2025) was shown in this year’s edition of this human world. A Christmas return shaped by distance and what lingers between people. Now screened at .at

Für unseren Wettbewerb “the future is ours to see” ( Kurzfilm Wettbewerb für Schüler:innen und Student:innen) wurden heu...
19/12/2025

Für unseren Wettbewerb “the future is ours to see” ( Kurzfilm Wettbewerb für Schüler:innen und Student:innen) wurden heuer 459 Filme aus 71 Ländern eingereicht.

Das Thema 2025 war “move to connect” und hat die jungen Filmemacher:innen zu spannenden Arbeiten inspiriert. Eine Auswahl von 13 Filmen hat es auf die Leinwand geschafft und wir gratulieren den Gewinner:innen. Die Filme werden in den nächsten Tagen auf unseren Social Media Kanälen zu sehen sein!

Today is Human Rights Day. Cinema is not only a mirror of our world, but also a space where voices are heard, stories ar...
10/12/2025

Today is Human Rights Day.
Cinema is not only a mirror of our world, but also a space where voices are heard, stories are protected, and conversations are sparked.

At this human world, every film, conversation, and encounter is rooted in one belief:
that human rights belong to everyone, everywhere — always.

This year, our program brought together films from more than 50 countries, perspectives that challenge, unsettle, inspire, and empower. Through the courage of filmmakers and the openness of our audiences, we continue to shape a shared space for reflection, dialogue, and change.

For the past 10 days, our festival has been a meeting place for over 80 programs and films from more than 50 countries. ...
07/12/2025

For the past 10 days, our festival has been a meeting place for over 80 programs and films from more than 50 countries. We travelled across continents, histories, and lived experiences — all through the medium of cinema. These encounters have shaped a festival full of dialogue, emotion, and discovery.

Thank you to all our sponsors, partners, and collaborators, to our founders Lisa and Johannes Wegenstein, our directors Isabella Flucher and Erika Borsos, our team, our jury members and to our audience, whose commitment, curiosity, and presence have made this edition possible. Thank you for filling these days with energy and openness.

(c) Lydia Knöbl

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 18th edition of this human world International Film Festival – films that ...
07/12/2025

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 18th edition of this human world International Film Festival – films that offered powerful perspectives and resonant storytelling throughout the festival.

International Competition
Cutting Through Rocks
by Mohammadreza Eyni & Sara Khaki

Austrian Competition
Personale
by Carmen Trocker

Up & Coming Competition
Tata
by Radu Ciorniciuc & Lina Vdovîi

Expanded Shorts Competition
Hi Mom, It’s Me, Lou Lou
by Atakan Yilmaz

Congratulations to all the filmmakers, and a warm thank you to our juries, our audience, and our partners for supporting this year’s edition.

05/12/2025

A look back at Youth Day:
A Yourh Jury, cinema for the audiences that shape tomorrow’s future, and impactful moments at 18th edition of this human world.

Programm für morgen:• How To Build A Library - tickets & details: https://thishumanworld.com/en/film-detail/how-to-build...
05/12/2025

Programm für morgen:
• How To Build A Library - tickets & details: https://thishumanworld.com/en/film-detail/how-to-build-a-library/
In International Competition.

• Seen Unseen: An Anthology of (Auto)Censorship - tickets & details:
https://thishumanworld.com/en/film-detail/seen-unseen-an-anthology-of-autocensorship/

• Youth And Student Shortfilm Competition „Move To Connect“ 2025 - tickets & details: https://thishumanworld.com/en/film-detail/youth-and-student-shortfilm-competition-move-to-connect-2025/

• Concerto for Other Hands - tickets & details: https://thishumanworld.com/en/film-detail/concerto-for-the-other-hands/

Today’s talks explore stories, ideas, and perspectives that highlight diverse voices and experiences.
05/12/2025

Today’s talks explore stories, ideas, and perspectives that highlight diverse voices and experiences.

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