Screenings of student films from by the Department of Directing Documentary of the Film and Television Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava, will take place at IFDF One World 2025 and are open to the general public, including invited journalists. The event also serves as a presentation of the department for potential applicants. Therefore, it will naturally include an introduction to the opportunities offered by the FilmEU+ alliance for current and future students.
The documentary Confession opens up the topic of sexual harassment within the church, which the director herself personally experienced.
A documentary capturing the situation within a public broadcasting institution following the rise of a new political leadershipestablishment.
A socio-political travelogue following traces of fear and conscience in both present and past Europe: from the tightly guarded borders of the old continent to a nationalist demonstration in Warsaw, from the beaches of Normandy to May Day celebrations with trade unionists and anarchists, from the burning streets of Tbilisi all the way to the island of Lesbos – a symbol of hope for a dignified life for those fleeing war. The film meanders wanders through seemingly unrelated detours, constantly turning to the audience with the question: Is this truly “our way of life”?
A Ukrainian platoonʼs mission: traverse a heavily fortified mile of forest to liberate a strategic village from Russian forces. A journalist accompanies them, witnessing the ravages of war and the growing uncertainty about its conclusion.
Awards:
Directing Award in the category of World Cinema, Documentary – Sundance Film Festival 2025 in Park City & Sundance Resort, Utah (USA)
F:ACT Award – CPH:DOX Copenhagen 2025 (Denmark)
Best International Film in the International Competition – DocAviv Film Festival in Tel Aviv (Israel)
The screening of the film will be preceded by the grand opening of the festival, combined with the presentation of the Elena Lacková Award. The evening will be hosted by Katarína Strýčková.
The grand opening will be held in Slovak and will be interpreted into Slovak sign language and English.