Five films to discover with the “Cinema and human rights” festival, at La Flèche

Solidarity World et Amnesty International propose the “Cinema and human rights” festivalau cinema The Kidhas La Flèche (Sarthe)of January 8 to 21, 2025.

An event combining passion for cinema and commitment, highlighting “essential struggles for social justice, fundamental freedoms, the future of our planet and future generations”.

Through powerful and inspiring stories, this festival invites everyone to question, understand and act for a fairer and more united world.

The program

– The seeds of the wild fig tree by Mohammad Rasoulof

Wednesday January 8 at 8 p.m. Saturday January 18 at 5 p.m.

Iman has just been promoted to investigating judge at the revolutionary court in Tehran when a huge movement of popular protests begins to shake the country. Overwhelmed by the scale of events, he confronts the absurdity of a system and its injustices but decides to conform to it.

At home, his two daughters, Rezvan and Sana, students, virulently support the movement, while his wife, Najmeh, tries to accommodate both camps. Paranoia invades Iman when her service weapon mysteriously disappears…

– Toxicily by François-Xavier Destors

Saturday January 11 at 5:30 p.m.

In Sicily, north of Syracuse, one of the largest petrochemical complexes in Europe has been poisoning the environment and people for 70 years. In a context of silence and resignation, the film gives voice to those who struggle and survive in the heart of a territory sacrificed on the altar of progress and globalization.

Evening debate with Baptiste Sonzogni, member of the board of directors of Amnesty International France, on corporate responsibility.

– The ghosts by Jonathan Millet

Monday January 13 at 8 p.m.

Hamid is a member of a secret organization that tracks down Syrian war criminals hiding in Europe. His quest leads him to Strasbourg on the trail of his former executioner.

Debate evening with Oïhana Da Rocha, from the International Justice commission of Amnesty International France.

– Three kilometers to the end of the world by Emanuel Parvu

Wednesday January 15 at 8:15 p.m.

Adi, 17, spends the summer in his native village nestled in the Danube Delta. One evening, he is violently attacked in the street.

The next day, his world is completely turned upside down. His parents no longer look at him as they used to and the apparent tranquility of the village begins to crumble.

– Tomorrow is ours by Gilles de Maistre

Monday January 20 at 8 p.m.

These are children from the four corners of the world, children who fight to defend their beliefs. Their names are José Adolfo, Arthur, Aïssatou, Heena, Peter, Kevin and Jocelyn…

They never told themselves that they were too young, too weak, too isolated to stand up against injustice or violence. On the contrary, thanks to their strength of character and courage, they reverse the course of events and bring dozens of other children with them.

Prices: €6.50 / Reduced price: €5 for children under 14.

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