AKE DIKHEA? Festival of Romani Film

Volume V 2nd – 6th December 2021 Moviemento, Berlin, Germany The Festival of Romani Film: AKE DIKHEA?, which in Romani language means YOU SEE? is an international festival of films by and with Romani people. It will take place for the fifth time between 2nd and 6th December 2021 in Berlin. It presents the world from the perspectives of Romani people and asks the following questions, how do we see ourselves and how do we want to be seen? We are not waiting to get a voice, we are giving ourself one by creating a space and deciding by ourselves the content and forms of the events. In five festival days, we present: The best films by and about Romani people featuring live Q&A's with the filmmakers and protagonist from around the world. An opening evening with VIP guests and a closing award ceremony. Special workshops exploring antigypsyism in film, designed for filmmakers as well as the wider public. Panel discussions about the (re)presentation of Romani people in film and the media. Parties and concerts with Romani bands and DJs. Educational film sreenings for schools. AKE DIKHEA? means self-determination, open-minded creativity and respect for everyone. From this stance, Romani film professionals are crucial for the film selection process and the festival event itself - our mission is to gather and make the work of Romani filmmakers, producers and other professionals visible!