The 5,000-euro prize is awarded four times per year, from among the films submitted to four established international documentary film festivals which take place across the year in different corners of Europe. The director of the winning film also receives a certificate and plaque.
“This initiative aims to raise public awareness of the Council of Europe’s work as well as to support filmmakers who are promoting our principles and values,” said PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos, announcing the creation of the award.
“Documentaries can show the consequences of human rights violations in vivid ways which engage empathy and understanding.”
FIPADOC International Documentary Film Festival, Biarritz
The Award is decided by a jury appointed by each of the four participating festivals, based on established criteria, and is presented by the President of the Parliamentary Assembly during the closing ceremony of the film festival.
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The President of the Assembly presents the third 2025 'Human Rights in Motion' Award at the Krakow Film Festival
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The President of the Assembly presented the second Human Rights in Motion Award for 2025
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Lina Vdovîi and Radu Ciorniciuc win the first PACE ‘Human Rights in Motion’ Award at the Biarritz Documentary Film Festival