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Welcome

This years' Festival showcases stories of activists and survivors through the eyes of courageous filmmakers, putting a human face on threats to individual freedom and giving voice to those who might otherwise be silenced.

Film has the power to educate and inspire and we believe the 2007 programme will be no exception. Featuring both international and local documentaries and dramatic films the HRFF brings to New Zealand audiences films that otherwise would not be available.

The theme of the 2007 festival is 'Identity'. From films in which people attempt to assert their right to be recognized as a state, to situations where expressions of identity are taken to the extreme with disastrous results for others. Identity politics is an issue that underpins many of the debates that take place in public forums about the kind of society that we as a nation are striving to build.

The HRFF encourages dialogue. After each screening a speakers' forums will take place. The Forums are hosted by a panel of between 1 and 3 people who are able to speak about the film and the issues raised from an informed perspective. They are also able to respond to questions from the audience.

We hope the festival will provide the space for reflection, dialogue, awareness-building as act as catalyst to create change.


		Feature Films Short Films Auckland Wellington Christchurch Auckland Wellington Christchurch Auckland Wellington Christchurch Sponsors Thank You Welcome This years' Festival showcases stories of activists and survivors through the eyes of courageous filmmakers, putting a human face on threats to individual freedom and giving voice to those who might otherwise be silenced. Film has the power to educate and inspire and we believe the 2007 programme will be no exception. Featuring both international and local documentaries and dramatic films the HRFF brings to New Zealand audiences films that otherwise would not be available. The theme of the 2007 festival is 'Identity'. From films in which people attempt to assert their right to be recognized as a state, to situations where expressions of identity are taken to the extreme with disastrous results for others. Identity politics is an issue that underpins many of the debates that take place in public forums about the kind of society that we as a nation are striving to build. The HRFF encourages dialogue. After each screening a speakers' forums will take place. The Forums are hosted by a panel of between 1 and 3 people who are able to speak about the film and the issues raised from an informed perspective. They are also able to respond to questions from the audience. We hope the festival will provide the space for reflection, dialogue, awareness-building as act as catalyst to create change.