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PERSPECTIVES – Film Festival for Human Rights

Cinema by young people for all generations

Ein Theater mit violetten Sitzen ist mit einem bunt gemischten Publikum gefüllt. Die Leute sitzen und unterhalten sich, während einige weiter hinten stehen. Die Kulisse ist gedämpft beleuchtet, was eine gemütliche Atmosphäre schafft.
Ein Theater mit violetten Sitzen ist mit einem bunt gemischten Publikum gefüllt. Die Leute sitzen und unterhalten sich, während einige weiter hinten stehen. Die Kulisse ist gedämpft beleuchtet, was eine gemütliche Atmosphäre schafft.
Photo: Fotografie Scheithauer

Since its premiere in 2023, PERSPEKTIVEN, the film festival for human rights, is well on its way to becoming an integral part of the Chemnitz film landscape. In addition to focussing on films that address topics such as environmental protection, human rights, migration and discrimination, the festival also has a special approach: it is made by young people for all generations. The annual youth film jury was not only responsible for selecting the films. It also independently organised the programme, moderated film discussions and took care of the necessary marketing on social media. There was a four-day film festival during the Capital of Culture year. In addition to guest contributions from exchange partners from the Czech Republic and Poland, workshops, follow-up discussions and a youth exchange were planned.

When: 5 to 8 November 2025

Where? Chemnitz, Weltecho

Arthur e.V.

European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragter der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.