this human world

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.

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

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.

Last day of the 18th edition of this human world.

Let's close this chapter together, celebrating stories and voices that shaped this year's festival!

Free tickets for film Seen Unseen: An Anthology of (Auto)Censorship can be reserved by sending an email to [email protected]

Free tickets for YOUTH AND STUDENT SHORTFILM COMPETITION “MOVE TO CONNECT” 2025 for for students, pupils, senior citizens, Ö1 Club, AK-Aktiv Card

Panel Discussion: “Kämpfen mit Windmühlen: Warum wir Kulturkämpfe verlieren”
Danke an die Panelists:
Deborah Benjamin Kaufmann
Elena Messner
Ronny Günl
Lea Susemichel
und an die Moderatoren Alon Ishay und Adrian Haim für die Organisation