In keeping with tradition, One World seeks to present original films that represent a wide range of documentary work both in terms of form and content. The competition section thus includes a film that takes the form of a micro-series, and a document which intentionally exploits the dynamics of conspiracy theories. We will also see a scenic reconstruction of a terrorist attack and references to the aesthetics of fantasy and cos-play. Most of the films premiered at the beginning of 2019 or the end of 2018; some of them will be presented in world and international premieres.
Films in category International competition
Other Thematic Categories
In keeping with tradition, One World seeks to present original films that represent a wide range of documentary work both in terms of form and content. The competition section thus includes a film that...
This competition category presents fundamental cases of human rights violations and gives space to strong activists from around the world. This year's selection was dominated by stories in which female...
Czech competition
Czech documentary film, last year and again this year, recorded several significant international successes. One possible reason is the fact that Czech filmmakers are increasingly turning to international...
To a certain extent, the place where one lives defines the identity of the characters in the films in this year's new category. They are, in one way or another, drawn into global events, whose very...
The 21st century brings with it all new types of uncertainties and challenges that impact our perception of ourselves. What the different groups and personal identities of the 20th century were based...
One World Interactive
Virtual worlds are continuously expanding. The most recent application of VR to art is diverging from traditional reporting and is taking on the genre of historical reconstruction. Its creators bring...
Journeys to freedom
This traditional category is devoted to films from regions in which the Czech non-profit organization People in Need is active or that have long been the subject of their attention. This year's...
Environmental films at a human rights festival? They increasingly have a place here. Extinction of species, pollution of the water, air and soil, global warming, inefficient handling of natural resources…...
One Zero
The average European spends one whole day a week online. Internet, social networks, computer games, virtual reality, new technologies. All this is made up of combinations of ones and zeros. For most of...
Long Live Life
Documentaries which celebrate human diversity, self-sufficiency, originality and the will to live in our own way, despite the established order and expectations of society. The protagonists seek their...
The best to emerge in the world of documentary film in recent years. Hits from the renowned Sundance, Berlinale, IDFA and CPH:DOX festivals will impress you with the quality of their production and unique...
Retrospective: Matthew Heineman
In his relatively short career, Matthew Heineman has built a respected position on the American documentary scene. He has already earned an Oscar nomination and won an Emmy Award. His gonzo style, reminiscent...
Short and Apt
After a several year hiatus, the festival returns to the short documentary form. Short films offer the opportunity to explore the most up-to-date themes, leave plenty of room for post-film debate, and...
Docs for Kids
One World cares about the smallest audiences, and therefore presents films for children in its Docs for Kids category. These are short dubbed films that acquaint children with their peers from around...