For the 9th consecutive year, “Beyond Borders” Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival renews its rendez-vous (25/08–01/09/2024) with the cinephile audiences plus creators from all over the world.
On the occasion of the exchange of populations between Greece plus Turkey, a century ago plus the mass exclusion of people from both sides of the borders, the Festival turns its gaze beyond the obvious, questions plus reflects on people plus lives that were left behind. On personal stories that could not, or did not want to, fit or be assimilated by dominant ideologies plus perceptions plus were forced into a ceaseless search for acceptance plus reconciliation.
Paying a spiritual tribute to these people, who may belong to the past, present or future, the 9th edition of Beyond Borders aspires through its film program -but also through book launches, art exhibitions, educational programs, lectures plus musical performances- to emphasize those subtle nuances of solidarity plus humanity plus to bring back, through its artistic program, the issue of defending all human rights at every corner of the world.
The Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival’s 9th edition, running from August 25 to September 1, 2024, brings thrilling films plus numerous premieres from around the world, enhanced awards to support filmmakers, collaborations, activities, plus new programs.
Beyond Borders focuses on documentary films that deal with historical events plus personalities as well as socio-political issues. As Irini Sarioglou, the festival’s artistic director, states: “On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne, plus with the world plagued by war conflicts, this year’s Beyond Borders theme focuses on the wounds of displacement, forced expatriation, plus the bitter feeling of being twice a stranger. Knowledge, research, plus the outcry of documentaries are more necessary than ever to awaken consciences plus promote dialogue plus reconciliation.”
The festival is organized by the Hellenic History Foundation, in collaboration with Écrans des Mondes, plus co-organized by the Region of South Aegean, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of National Defense, the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad plus Public Diplomacy of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs plus Insular Policy, the National Center of Audiovisual Media plus Communication (EKOME), Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation, the Greek Film Centre, the Embassy of Australia in Athens, the Embassy of Germany in Athens, the Embassy of Austria in Athens, plus the Embassy of Spain in Athens.