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Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2023

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We welcome you to join us in celebrating the power of individuals to make a difference at the 27th Human Rights Watch Film Festival in London.

This year’s festival presents 10 films screening at the Barbican from 16 – 24 March with in-depth Q&As with filmmakers, film participants, activists, and Human Rights Watch researchers following each screening. All films are also available to watch online on the Human Rights Watch Film Festival streaming platform from Mon 20 Mar at 12.01am to Sun 26 Mar at 11.59pm.

The programme covers a broad range of themes and topics and reflects the festival’s ethos of celebrating diversity of content and perspective, but what shines through is the determination and courage of individuals to stand up for their freedom and rights. 

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Get 20% off tickets and pay no booking fees. Plus, enjoy priority booking and £6 Members’ Screenings of the latest films every Sunday (T&Cs apply)

Discounted Digital Festival Tickets

Watch all of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival films at discounted prices on the Human Rights Watch Streaming Platform using the codes below:

  • £4.80 / €4.80 - Individual ticket for Barbican/ HRW Members - Use code MEMBER2023BC
  • £4.50/ €4.50  - Barbican Corporate Members (with use of code) Use code BARCORP
  • £4 / €4 - Young Barbican members/ Students  (with use of code) Use code YB2023
  • £40 / €40 - Digital festival pass with access to all 10 films - Barbican/ HRW Member price Use code BMEMBERPASS
  • £4.80 / €4.80 - Individual ticket for Barbican/ HRW Members - Use code MEMBER2023BC
  • £4.50/ €4.50  - Barbican Corporate Members (with use of code) Use code BARCORP
  • £4 / €4 - Young Barbican members/ Students  (with use of code) Use code YB2023
  • £40 / €40 - Digital festival pass with access to all 10 films - Barbican/ HRW Member price Use code BMEMBERPASS

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