As part of the Montenegrin Human Rights Film Festival FAST FORWARD, last night, before a large audience at the Montenegrin Cinematheque, artist Ilija Šoškić presented his work “PPP. Nine Hours Later”, a unique photographic cycle created just nine hours after the brutal murder of Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini. These photographs, taken at the very …
The FAST FORWARD Human Rights Film Festival Montenegro 2025 was officially opened last night in Kotor with the screening of the film “The Voice of Hind Rajab” directored by Kaouther Ben Hania, which deeply moved the Kotor audience. Radmila Bećo Radulović, Director of the “Nikola Đurković” Cultural Centre, opened the Kotor edition of the FAST …
Human rights are not a privilege, but the foundation of the functional democracy and a prerequisite for a secure future. The absence of their clear, consistent and politically responsible defense leads to a society in which fearreplaces the rule of law. This was assessed during the matinée discussion “Bridges or Walls?”, organized today by the …
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Confronting the past and taking a responsible approach to the events that have shaped our society represent key preconditions for a successful process of transitional justice and overall democratisation. Without grounding in facts and a consistent approach by all social actors – from decision-makers and institutions to the media – we risk leaving the space …
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The FAST FORWARD Human Rights Film Festival Montenegro 2025 presents three new premieres on its second festival day in Podgorica, at the Montenegrin Cinematheque, while the Berane edition opens tonight at the Cultural Centre with the film “The Voice of Hind Rajab” by director Kaouther Ben Hania, which last night left the audience in Podgorica …
The FAST FORWARD Human Rights Film Festival Montenegro 2025 opened last night at the “Budo Tomović” Cultural and Information Centre (KIC) in Podgorica with the Montenegrin premiere of the film The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania. The screening left a profound impact on the audience, who watched the screening in silence …
Under the motto ILLUMINATE THE SHADOWS, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) is organising the 16th edition of the FAST FORWARD Human Rights Film Festival Montenegro 2025 in Podgorica, Berane and Kotor. The central programme of the FAST FORWARD Festival will take place from 10 to 14 December in Podgorica, at the Cultural and Information …
Teodor Kovač (99), Ivan Ivanji (93), and Marta Flato (81) survived the 1942 pogrom known as the Novi Sad Raid, during which Hungarian fascists killed over a thousand Novi Sad residents and threw their bodies under…
Before an audience of victims in a Bosnian theater, a Srebrenica survivor and a former UN Dutchbat soldier share the stage in a play about the 1995 genocide. It is the final act of their personal catharsis, in search of accountability and forgiveness.
FAST FORWARD 2024 / Projections: 11/12/2024 / 18h00 / Montenegrin Cinematheque / Podgorica Renata Poljak / Croatia / 2024 / 68’ Director: Renata Poljak Screeplay: Renata Poljak Camera: Boris Poljak, Bojan Mrđenović Editor: Marta Bregeš Sound editor: Bojan Kondres Music: Alen Sinkauz, Nenad Sinkauz Producer: Dijana Cetina Mlađenović Production: Kinematograf d.o.o. SYNOPSIS Structured around four main …
Deep in the mountains of Afghanistan, a Hazara family – a historically oppressed ethnic minority – tries to uncover the truth behind the sudden death of their daughter Zahra, who had moved to Kabul to study.
The film delves into the musical mastery of Roma brass musicians in Serbia, revealing the difficult life and struggle for survival behind the vibrant melodies. At the center of the story is…
Journalist Shiori Itô conducts an investigation into her own sexual assault, aiming to bring the prominent perpetrator to justice. Her pursuit evolves into a significant legal case, revealing the antiquated judicial and societal frameworks in Japan.
