San Sebastián Human Rights Film Festival
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The San Sebastián Human Rights Film Festival (Spanish: Festival de Cine y Derechos Humanos de San Sebastián) is a film festival in San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa dedicated to films on human rights and social issues, founded in 2003.
The festival is organized by the City Council of San Sebastián, the Aiete Human Rights House, Donostiakultura.com and several non-governmental organizations. It is held in late April each year.
Human Rights Film Festival Award
The Human Rights Film Festival Award was first presented in 2007, with the aim of recognizing the work and commitment made to human rights through cinema.[1] That year, the award was given to actress Pilar Bardem for her career in defending human rights, democracy and peace, and for her solidarity and work in support of the most vulnerable causes and groups.[1]
Human Rights Film Festival Award Winners:[2]
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Pilar Bardem[1] |
| 2008 | Elías Kerexeta |
| 2009 | José Luis Borau |
| 2010 | Goran Paskaljević |
| 2011 | Kim Longinotto |
| 2012 | Iciar Bollaín[3] |
| 2013 | Patricio Guzmán[4] |
| 2014 | Robert Guédiguian[5] |
| 2015 | Lourdes Portillo[6] |
| 2016 | Tony Gatlif[7] |
| 2017 | Deepa Mehta[8] |
| 2018 | Laurent Cantet[9] |
| 2019 | Annemarie Jacir[10] |
| 2021 | Montxo Armendáriz & Puy Oria[11] |
| 2022 | EFA Abidin Kaid Saleh - Mendebaldeko Saharako Ikus-entzunezko Prestakuntza Eskola (Western Sahara Audiovisual Training School)[12] |
| 2023 | Carmen Castillo[13] |
| 2024 | Fernando León de Aranoa[14] |
