Call for Films: Stories of Freedom 2026 honors documentaries and feature films on freedom, democracy and human rights. Award & Film Day on November 11, 2026 in Berlin. Deadline: August 31, 2026.
XY Chelsea is a documentary about the US-whistleblower Chelsea Manning, who sacrificed her freedom by leaking over 750,000 classified government documents in a controversial 16 years ago.
Screenings of Beyond the Lies across Europe shed light on what happens when the Iranian regime cuts off access to the internet. Watch the film, organise a screening — and show your solidarity.
At this year’s Doxumentale, we sat down with the Global Witness co-founder Patrick Alley to talk about how power protects itself, why truth alone isn’t enough — and what it takes to expose the machinery behind global corruption.
Kumi Naidoo is one of the most powerful voices for climate justice and human rights. We were honored to welcome him to the screening of Wild Coast Warriors at this year’s Doxumentale and had the chance to speak to him.
Whether it’s big names on stage or quiet, touching in-between moments – Doxumentale is all about those unforgettable experiences. In our highlight series, we’re capturing exactly those moments: performances, quotes, encounters, and impressions that shape the spirit of the festival. Relive them here with us – or discover what you might have missed!
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