Human Rights Arts & Film Festival
4 – 9 May 2023
Thursday 4 May | Opening Night
Kash Kash - Without Feathers We Can't Live
كش كش من دون الريش ما فينا نعيش
7:00PM | ACMI
Director intro (pre-recorded) with Lea Najjar
“A piece of delicate yet vigorous cinema.” - Jury Statement CHP:DOX, NEXT:WAVE Award
Friday 5 May
North Circular
6:45PM | ACMI
Director Q+A (pre-recorded) with Luke McManus
"Beautiful, visually and sonically striking…A heartfelt love letter to Dublin.”
- Variety
Feminist Shorts
9:15PM | ACMI
Post-film Performance by Hong De Lion and Dragon Dance Association (弘德國術會)
A show-stopping collection of powerful shorts showcasing diverse feminist voices, stories and experiences. Curated by programmer Genevieve Piko.
Saturday 6 May
We Eatin’ Good
3:30PM | FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY ARTS
presented by maribyrnong city council
Created in the kitchen this film is a love letter to food, culture, queerness and creativity.
Dark Days
4:15PM | ACMI
POST-FILM PANEL DISCUSSION
“A film of staggering force.” - Rolling Stone
The Endangered Generation?
4:30PM | SUN THEATRE
presented by maribyrnong city council
“Visually striking call to arms...uplifting...a celebration of the world and all its potential.” - Filmink
Saint Omer
6:45PM | ACMI
PRESENTED BY VICSCREEN
“A masterpiece. A fantastically visceral film that dissects the rules of a game that’s always been rigged.” - Evening Standard
Sunday 7 May
Uýra: The Rising Forest / Uýra: A Retomada da Floresta
1:00PM | ACMI
Intro with producer/screenwriter Martina Sönksen
“One of those rare pieces of cinema which could permanently change the way you think.”- Eye for Film
No Simple Way Home
4:30PM | SUN THEATRE
presented by maribyrnong city council
“The complexity of our humanity doesn’t fit in neat boxes” - Akuol de Mabior
Monday 8 May
Homegrown Shorts
6:30PM | ACMI
PRESENTED BY VICSCREEN
An exciting collection of shorts showcasing vibrant Aussie voices, stories and experiences.
Tuesday 9 May | Closing Night
Fashion Reimagined
6:30PM | ACMI
Presented by Ethical Clothing Australia
“Fashion has never seen such progressivity—or inclusivity.” - The Independent
Throughout the Festival
Real Job
Saturday 1 April - Sunday 21 May
Art Exhibition at Counihan Gallery
HRAFF is partnering with the Counihan Gallery again in 2023 to showcase Real Job.
A Wholesome Gang
Thursday 4 May - Monday 8 May
Art Exhibition at Migrant coffee
presented by maribyrnong city council
HRAFF is presenting a unique exhibition by Awak Rech Kongor at Migrant Coffee.
4 - 9 May 2023
International Shorts
ONLINE
An incredible collection of shorts from overseas that showcases dynamic voices, stories and experiences. Curated by programmer Callum Stewart.
Kash Kash - Without Feathers We Can't Live
كش كش من دون الريش ما فينا نعيش
ONLINE
“A piece of delicate yet vigorous cinema.” - Jury Statement CHP:DOX, NEXT:WAVE Award
We Eatin’ Good
ONLINE
Created in the kitchen this film is a love letter to food, culture, queerness and creativity.
The Endangered Generation?
ONLINE
“Visually striking call to arms...uplifting...a celebration of the world and all its potential.”- FilmInk