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SCDH - La Semaine du Cinéma des Droits Humains

Festival
Upcoming 15 Dec → 20 Dec 2026

Human Rights Film Week (SCDH) in Benin is an initiative organized by the French Institute of Benin, the Dutch foundation Movies That Matter, and the French Embassy in Benin in 2014

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SCDH - La Semaine du Cinéma des Droits Humains

About the festival

Screenings of films on human rights themes, followed by discussions, at the Institut Français de Parakou, the Espace Windekpe, and the University of Parakou.

Training workshops on making short films

Festival editions

Each edition highlights a different facet of cinema, building year after year a genuine celebration of African film.

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    2026 Edition - SCDH - La Semaine du Cinéma des Droits Humains

    Upcoming Latest edition

    15 Dec — 20 Dec 2026

    The Human Rights Film Week (SCDH) is officially launching its call for films for the 2026 edition!Are you a director or producer with short documentary, fiction, or animated films?Submit your work and make your voice heard through film.Films must address themes related to human rights.

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Quick facts

Country
Benin
Event type
Festival
Creation year
2024
Organizer
L'Institut Français du Bénin , La fondation néerlandaise Movies That Matter , L'Ambassade de France au Bénin
Site
www.au-cinema-pour-les-droits-humains.fr/

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