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Opening Night – Thursday, 04th April 2024

Full house on the first festival evening
Full house on the first festival evening
Opening speech by Sascha Bleuler, director HRFF Zurich
Opening speech by Sascha Bleuler, director HRFF Zurich
Rush to the Riffraff cinema on the first evening of the festival
Rush to the Riffraff cinema on the first evening of the festival
Festivalteam: Michelle Ettlin, Welcome Desk
Festivalteam: Michelle Ettlin, Welcome Desk
Festival team: Nina Oppliger & Michelle Ettlin
Festival team: Nina Oppliger & Michelle Ettlin
HRFF Zurich booklet: design by Mirabella-Morganti, layout by Völlm&Walthert
HRFF Zurich booklet: design by Mirabella-Morganti, layout by Völlm&Walthert
Opening speech by Katharina Morawek, president HRFF Zurich
Opening speech by Katharina Morawek, president HRFF Zurich
The Riffraff cinema 1 is filled to the last seat
The Riffraff cinema 1 is filled to the last seat
Sascha Bleuler in conversation with Aaju Peter, the protagonist of TWICE COLONIZED
Sascha Bleuler in conversation with Aaju Peter, the protagonist of TWICE COLONIZED
Susanne Guggeberger (Bildrausch Festival), Q&A with Aaju Peter
Susanne Guggeberger (Bildrausch Festival), Q&A with Aaju Peter
Emma Six (FIFDH) and Nina Oppliger (HRFF Zurich) welcome the audience to LOBO E CÃO
Emma Six (FIFDH) and Nina Oppliger (HRFF Zurich) welcome the audience to LOBO E CÃO
The cinema Riffraff is shining bright, graphic design by Daniela Mirabella and Rebecca Morganti
The cinema Riffraff is shining bright, graphic design by Daniela Mirabella and Rebecca Morganti
Opening Apéro at Riffraff Bistro
Opening Apéro at Riffraff Bistro
Guests Daniel Stauffacher, Katharina Morawek, Nico Grüninger at the opening apéro
Guests Daniel Stauffacher, Katharina Morawek, Nico Grüninger at the opening apéro
Martina Huber (We Are Aia), Daniel Stauffacher (ICT4Peace)
Martina Huber (We Are Aia), Daniel Stauffacher (ICT4Peace)
Apéro at Riffraff Bistro
Apéro at Riffraff Bistro
Apéro in Riffraff Bistro
Apéro in Riffraff Bistro
Josephine Tedder (HRFF Zurich Festival Team), Luzius Hartmann
Josephine Tedder (HRFF Zurich Festival Team), Luzius Hartmann

© Laura Rubli

Friday, 05 April 2024

CALL TO ACTION at the bar Das Gleis – Human Rights Make-Over
CALL TO ACTION at the bar Das Gleis – Human Rights Make-Over
LES FILLES D'OLFA – Dilyara Müller-Suleymanova gave an input on the topic of radicalisation of young people
LES FILLES D'OLFA – Dilyara Müller-Suleymanova gave an input on the topic of radicalisation of young people
ETILAAT ROZ followed by a panel with film maker Abbas Rezaie and Rebecca Allenspach (Human Rights Relief Programm Amnesty International)
ETILAAT ROZ followed by a panel with film maker Abbas Rezaie and Rebecca Allenspach (Human Rights Relief Programm Amnesty International)
ETILAAT ROZ followed by a panel with film maker Abbas Rezaie and Rebecca Allenspach (Human Rights Relief Programm Amnesty International). Moderated by Panel im Anschluss an ETILAAT ROZ mit dem Filmemacher Abbas Rezaie und Rebecca Allenspach vom Human Rights Relief Programm von Amnesty International
ETILAAT ROZ followed by a panel with film maker Abbas Rezaie and Rebecca Allenspach (Human Rights Relief Programm Amnesty International). Moderated by Panel im Anschluss an ETILAAT ROZ mit dem Filmemacher Abbas Rezaie und Rebecca Allenspach vom Human Rights Relief Programm von Amnesty International
Panel following the screening of ETILAAT ROZ
Panel following the screening of ETILAAT ROZ
Corinne van Egeraat & Petr Lom (Producers MYANMAR DIARIES)
Corinne van Egeraat & Petr Lom (Producers MYANMAR DIARIES)
CALL TO ACTION | Social Fabric VERWURZELT – ENTWURZELT: POSTKARTENGESPRÄCHE
CALL TO ACTION | Social Fabric VERWURZELT – ENTWURZELT: POSTKARTENGESPRÄCHE
CALL TO ACTION | Yvonne & XX von Afghan Anar
CALL TO ACTION | Yvonne & XX von Afghan Anar
RED HERRING – Q&A with Lawrence Vincent, moderated by Josephine Tedder
RED HERRING – Q&A with Lawrence Vincent, moderated by Josephine Tedder
RED HERRING – Q&A with Lawrence Vincent, moderated by Josephine Tedder
RED HERRING – Q&A with Lawrence Vincent, moderated by Josephine Tedder
The audience of RED HERRING
The audience of RED HERRING
Film maker Abbas Rezaie (Etilaat Roz)
Film maker Abbas Rezaie (Etilaat Roz)

Samstag, 06. April 2024

WO SIND DIE BLUMEN GEBLIEBEN? – Performance by Mona Gamie at Gleis
WO SIND DIE BLUMEN GEBLIEBEN? – Performance by Mona Gamie at Gleis
Zara Zerny – Film maker of ECHO OF YOU
Zara Zerny – Film maker of ECHO OF YOU
PUNTO DE ENCUENTRO – zoom talk and award ceremony with the filmmaker Roberto Baeza and actress Paulina Costa
PUNTO DE ENCUENTRO – zoom talk and award ceremony with the filmmaker Roberto Baeza and actress Paulina Costa
CALL TO ACTION | Solinetz Zürich ON THE EMERGENCY AID SYSTEM IN SWITZERLAND
CALL TO ACTION | Solinetz Zürich ON THE EMERGENCY AID SYSTEM IN SWITZERLAND
CALL TO ACTION | Mezze platters from Afghan Anar
CALL TO ACTION | Mezze platters from Afghan Anar
Team & guests at Gleis
Team & guests at Gleis
QUEENDOM – Q&A with the producer Igor Myakotin
QUEENDOM – Q&A with the producer Igor Myakotin
RED HERRING – protagonist Lawrence Vincent
RED HERRING – protagonist Lawrence Vincent
IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE – Talk at Gleis
IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE – Talk at Gleis
IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE – Talk at Gleis
IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE – Talk at Gleis
CALL TO ACTION | Fast Fashion Detektor by Fashion Revolution Schweiz
CALL TO ACTION | Fast Fashion Detektor by Fashion Revolution Schweiz
MYANMAR DIARIES – Panel with the producers Corinne van Egeraat & Petr Lom as well as Anja Ibkendanz, Programme Manager Asia at Solidar Suisse
MYANMAR DIARIES – Panel with the producers Corinne van Egeraat & Petr Lom as well as Anja Ibkendanz, Programme Manager Asia at Solidar Suisse
UNDER THE SKY OF DAMASCUS – Panel with Karin Widmer (PeaceWomen Across the Globe) and Amal Naser (human rights activist from Syria) UNDER THE SKY OF DAMASCUS – 
UNDER THE SKY OF DAMASCUS – Panel with Karin Widmer (PeaceWomen Across the Globe) and Amal Naser (human rights activist from Syria) UNDER THE SKY OF DAMASCUS – 

Sunday, 07 April 2024

RETHINKING BLACK NARRATIVES – Q&A with Kantarama Gahigiri and Sarah Imsand
RETHINKING BLACK NARRATIVES – Q&A with Kantarama Gahigiri and Sarah Imsand
RETHINKING BLACK NARRATIVES – Q&A with Kantarama Gahigiri and Sarah Imsand
RETHINKING BLACK NARRATIVES – Q&A with Kantarama Gahigiri and Sarah Imsand
ECHO OF YOU – Q&A with Zara Zerny and Ove Soerensen
ECHO OF YOU – Q&A with Zara Zerny and Ove Soerensen
ECHO OF YOU – Zara Zerny, Ove Soerensen, Josephine Tedder, Sascha Bleuler and friends
ECHO OF YOU – Zara Zerny, Ove Soerensen, Josephine Tedder, Sascha Bleuler and friends
ECHO OF YOU – Zara Zerny and Ove Soerensen
ECHO OF YOU – Zara Zerny and Ove Soerensen
HRFF Zurich festival team: Nina Oppliger, Sascha Bleuler, Josephine Tedder
HRFF Zurich festival team: Nina Oppliger, Sascha Bleuler, Josephine Tedder
TRICKY JUSTICE – Quiz at Gleis
TRICKY JUSTICE – Quiz at Gleis
TRICKY JUSTICE – Quiz with board member Michelle Wannaz
TRICKY JUSTICE – Quiz with board member Michelle Wannaz
TRICKY JUSTICE – Quiz moderated by Jane Mumford
TRICKY JUSTICE – Quiz moderated by Jane Mumford
Jane Mumford, Josephine Tedder
Jane Mumford, Josephine Tedder

Monday, 08 April 2024

WET DOG – Doğuhan Kabadayı and David Karasek in conversation with the audience at the schoolscreening
WET DOG – Doğuhan Kabadayı and David Karasek in conversation with the audience at the schoolscreening
WET DOG – Doğuhan Kabadayı and David Karasek in conversation with the audience at the schoolscreening
WET DOG – Doğuhan Kabadayı and David Karasek in conversation with the audience at the schoolscreening
Doğuhan Kabadayı with the audience after WET DOG
Doğuhan Kabadayı with the audience after WET DOG
Doğuhan Kabadayı with the audience after WET DOG
Doğuhan Kabadayı with the audience after WET DOG
Spoken Word Performance by Muska Murad and Jurczok 1001 at sogar theater
Spoken Word Performance by Muska Murad and Jurczok 1001 at sogar theater
PHOTOPHOBIA – Nina Hössli (Save the Children) and Viktoriia Kravchuk in conversation with Nicola Diday
PHOTOPHOBIA – Nina Hössli (Save the Children) and Viktoriia Kravchuk in conversation with Nicola Diday
PHOTOPHOBIA – Nicola Diday and Nina Hössli (Save the Children)
PHOTOPHOBIA – Nicola Diday and Nina Hössli (Save the Children)
ALL YOU SEE – Niki Padidar and Mandy Abou Shoak (Brava), moderated by Ania Anna Mathis
ALL YOU SEE – Niki Padidar and Mandy Abou Shoak (Brava), moderated by Ania Anna Mathis
ALL YOU SEE – Niki Padidar and Mandy Abou Shoak (Brava), moderated by Ania Anna Mathis
ALL YOU SEE – Niki Padidar and Mandy Abou Shoak (Brava), moderated by Ania Anna Mathis
RETHINKING BLACK NARRATIVES – film maker Kantarama Gahigiri
RETHINKING BLACK NARRATIVES – film maker Kantarama Gahigiri
RETHINKING BLACK NARRATIVES – film maker Sarah Imsand
RETHINKING BLACK NARRATIVES – film maker Sarah Imsand
EIN NASSER HUND – protagonist Doğuhan Kabadayı
EIN NASSER HUND – protagonist Doğuhan Kabadayı

Tuesday, 09 April 2024

CALL TO ACTION | We Are Aia – artist talk with Ashfika Rahman
CALL TO ACTION | We Are Aia – artist talk with Ashfika Rahman
Panel following REJEITO with Manuel Abebe (Public Eye) and Daniel Stern (journalist WOZ), moderated by Christoph Dorner (Reportagen)
Panel following REJEITO with Manuel Abebe (Public Eye) and Daniel Stern (journalist WOZ), moderated by Christoph Dorner (Reportagen)
Q&A with Gladys Joujou (editor) following BYE BYE TIBERIAS, moderated by Marcy Goldberg
Q&A with Gladys Joujou (editor) following BYE BYE TIBERIAS, moderated by Marcy Goldberg
School screening WIR WAREN KUMPEL with film makers Christian Johannes Koch and Jonas Matauschek, moderated by Josephine Tedder (HRFF Zurich)
School screening WIR WAREN KUMPEL with film makers Christian Johannes Koch and Jonas Matauschek, moderated by Josephine Tedder (HRFF Zurich)
WIR WAREN KUMPEL – film makers Christian Johannes Koch and Jonas Matauschek
WIR WAREN KUMPEL – film makers Christian Johannes Koch and Jonas Matauschek
A shelf full of human rights books – a cooperation with 25hours Hotel and the publishing house Kein&Aber
A shelf full of human rights books – a cooperation with 25hours Hotel and the publishing house Kein&Aber

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Last night of an enriching and intense ninth edition
Last night of an enriching and intense ninth edition
Discussion following THEATRE OF VIOLENCE with Luca Lehmann (ICJ representative), moderated by Emanuel Schäublin (HRFF Zurich board member)
Discussion following THEATRE OF VIOLENCE with Luca Lehmann (ICJ representative), moderated by Emanuel Schäublin (HRFF Zurich board member)
Every single screening sold out! Full house on the last festival evening
Every single screening sold out! Full house on the last festival evening
TOTAL TRUST – our closing film
TOTAL TRUST – our closing film
The dedicated audience of TOTAL TRUST
The dedicated audience of TOTAL TRUST
Antonio Prata (FFDUL) and Sascha Bleuler (HRFF Zurich) greet the audience prior to the screening of TOTAL TRUST, co-presented by the two festivals
Antonio Prata (FFDUL) and Sascha Bleuler (HRFF Zurich) greet the audience prior to the screening of TOTAL TRUST, co-presented by the two festivals
Q&A with Michael Grotenhoff (producer) following TOTAL TRUST, moderated by Katrin Büchenbacher (NZZ)
Q&A with Michael Grotenhoff (producer) following TOTAL TRUST, moderated by Katrin Büchenbacher (NZZ)

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