An autumnal gathering of human rights defenders, thought-leaders, lovers of resistance, brewers of diversity and inventors of possibilities, the Festival des Libertés offers a multitude of documentaries, debates, shows, exhibitions and of concerts.
All forms of expression, in tune with their time, engaged in a critical approach, inspired by the promotion of a fairer world and mixed in a friendly and festive atmosphere which is also the hallmark of the festival.
The Dalits are rejected by the caste system in India, especially the women. A group of Dalit women have come together to conduct some investigative journali (…)
Much to the delight of their audience, the duo known as Juicy have the nice habit of reinventing themselves, upending their own pieces, blending today’s mus (…)
In the small village of Cherán, Mexico, villagers are disappearing and their sacred trees are being cut down. Timber traffickers are coming to help themselv (…)
Using his keyboards, General Elektriks creates a high-calibre syncretism between funk, soul, pop and electro, with an overarching concept of an alchemic mel (…)
Ultra-Orthodox women are forbidden to run for Israeli parliament. Esty Shushan decides to lead a movement on social media to achieve equal rights and allow (…)
The Festival des Libertés is hosting a unique double line-up with Fishbach, nicknamed "the diamond in the rough of French song", and Mansfield.TYA, a duo co (…)
The UK has a complicated relationship with its migrant communities. This documentary focuses on the impact of the country’s hostile environment policies, de (…)
Rokia Bamba is a sound explorer, an artivist and a purveyor of rhythmic energy, using her turntables to make bodies and souls dance in joyous, socially-cons (…)
The anatomy of a horrible moment in Israeli military history: the guarding of hundreds of war prisoners in a schoolyard in Lebanon during the 1982 invasion. (…)
Under threat of a forced marriage, 19-year-old Hala flees from her family and ends up in a Kurdish military school. She learns to use weapons and returns to (…)
Alix, Jacques and Mattia form the protean French trio Odezenne, who are both transmitters and sensors of emotions. The group spreads an almost indomitable m (…)
Masculine possessiveness can lead a man to kill because his wife left him, because she wants a divorce, or because she wants to break out of the prison buil (…)
Afro groove with a Brussels twist, the dedicated and enthusiastic crew M.Chuzi brings together spicy brass arrangements to create infectious mixes of a vari (…)
A captivating and analytical portrait of an anti-capitalist man, Robin Bank, who sacrifices his freedom to denounce banks and their system of indebting the (…)
With his unique cocktail of Senegalese mbalax, Cuban music, hip-hop, jazz and soul, Youssou N'Dour has made himself one of Africa's greatest musicians. In S (…)
Can you imagine being a pro-nuclear environmental activist? A small group of activists are trying to advance their cause while the rest of the environmental (…)
Composed of seven musicians from Soweto, BCUC has mesmerised local and international audiences with its indigenous funk and energetic performances that have (…)
India is the biggest democracy in the world. When the national elections come around, it all reaches a boiling point. But under the surface, how do the peop (…)
In Bangladesh, women are not given much freedom, so they have to take it. A group of young women surfers develop strength, courage and discipline with the s (…)
In an empirical lecture, our expert will present a colourful collection of individual and collective experiences.
Legally speaking, are we victims of climate change? Can the courts make governments and oil corporations liable? Roger Cox, a brilliant Dutch lawyer, believ (…)
The year 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the unique trio Aka Moon. This visionary group is a pure product of their time, thanks to the solid foundation o (…)
Jack is a young transgender Brazilian man. The documentary follows his group of friends and the LGBTQIA+ movement over five years. Over the years, the count (…)
An archive of current struggles, the testimonies collected in Romandy in the form of written or transcribed texts are given to be read by all because ”We are everywhere”.
An exceptional multi-instrumentalist, creator, producer and composer, Marcus Miller is one of the greatest names in jazz, fusion, funk and soul. This bass v (…)
Mizrahim is a name given by Israelis to North African and Middle-Eastern Jews. A taboo in Israeli society, their exile led to a revolt in the 1970s. The mov (…)
In 2019 and 2020, protests broke out in Hong Kong against the government’s amendment of its extradition law. The protesters complained that China was interv (…)
After two gold records and two nominations for the Victoires de la Musique awards, Feu! Chatterton is back with the release of their new album, Palais d’arg (…)
In 2015, the New Orleans City Council voted to remove four Confederate statues. As residents take sides, city life is marred by death threats and lawsuits. (…)
Anarchy is at the heart of our societal development. Over four episodes, Tancrède Ramonet takes us on an exciting adventure through its history. You are inv (…)
Having emerged from the earth 15 years ago, Deluxe are a distinctive group, driven by their impressive on-stage experience and big discography, including th (…)
Prolific wedding singer turned global icon in gritty and explosive electronic music, Omar Souleyman peppers his techno with uninhibited dabke rhythms as wel (…)
In recent years, the Black community has led protests in Brazilian malls in response to incidents of racially-motivated murders. At the head of the movement (…)
The Pride March is meant to give visibility to fundamental sexual freedoms. In Georgia, the pressure is so high that organizing one is a risky affair, thank (…)
The indigenous Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau people live in a protected area of the Amazon rainforest. When Brazilian farmers try to seize their land, encouraged by Presid (…)
Two of the founding pillars of reggae are on the same bill for a historic concert and a memorable Made in Jamaica evening. These legendary artists of differ (…)
Originally from Rouen, Blackboard Jungle is a sound system, a studio, a label and a crew all rolled into one. From their 1970s activist reggae roots to the (…)
