A moving portrait of activists fighting to save the Amazon rainforest. Economic backgrounds, corruption and party politics are skilfully dissected. Joint film with Films for the Earth.

Weltweit intensiviert sich der Wettlauf um die besten Ackerflächen. Ein Journalist deckt auf, wie globale Konzerne die Kontrolle über ganze Landstriche zu erlangen trachten.

The steelworks in Zenica, Bosnia, provides jobs and prosperity, but also cancer and environmental damage. It is in this field of tension that the protagonists fight against the poison machine.

The amazing true story of John Robbins, who turned down the inheritance of an ice cream dynasty to go his own way.

A film about the complicated interplay between capitalism and corporate responsibility. Concrete examples prove that a different form of economic activity is possible.

On January 6, 2021, hundreds of Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Congress. Award-winning director Jamie Roberts precisely reconstructs this serious attack on US democracy.

What was previously only conceivable in science fiction films or spiritual circles now seems to be possible thanks to artificial intelligence: making contact with the deceased.

What would Jesus preach if he were alive today? Who would his apostles be? A manifesto of solidarity with the poorest - a cinematic uprising for a fairer, more humane world.

Flawless fruit and vegetables at all times: The film provides unique insights into the lives of the often powerless harvest workers and shows that agriculture would be possible without exploitation.

In a marshalling yard in Basel, nature began to reclaim the area. But now a new container terminal is to be built, which threatens the new biodiversity.

Researcher Gianluca was fired because he wanted to save 5 tons of CO2 and refused to travel by plane. Was it worth it?

African experts and farmers know how important seeds are in the global food system. They are working together to find ways to protect them from the agricultural lobby.

A young couple in England puts an old, run-down property into the hands of nature. The beginning of one of the most important re-wilding experiments in Europe.

Two young people in Germany are doing the impossible: farming without poison and in a very small space. They grow organic vegetables on 1500 square meters - and can make a good living from it.

The success story of how a small shared flat association in a German provincial town became a globally recognized campaign organisation.

Von Mülldeponien über Versehrung durch ausbeuterische Produktionsbedingungen, bis zu Spuren der Industrialisierung im arktischen Eis, durchleuchtet das Programm verschiedene Aspekte menschlicher Hinterlassenschaften in Umwelt und Gesellschaft.

Global multi-crises are accelerating. Yet there is no mainstream debate about the core problem: our economic system. Why might this be?

A young couple in England leaves an old, dilapidated property in the hands of nature. The beginning of one of the most significant rewilding experiments in Europe.

200 years ago, a French scientist meticulously drew the birds along the Mississippi. The film follows in his footsteps and examines the state of the bird world today.

Can the highly praised future technology of hydrogen make the energy transition a success? The film's global approach opens up completely new aspects.

Danish researchers have succeeded in sequencing genetic material from the pre-glacial period and thus found a new picture of early life. Can we learn lessons from this for the future?

When he realizes the extent of the climate crisis, filmmaker Michael Shaw sells his house. In the search for answers, it soon becomes clear how immense the dilemma between knowledge and change is.

Der rasante Rückgang der Artenvielfalt ist alarmierend: Seit 1950 sind in der Schweiz 2/3 aller Vogelarten verschwunden. Doch es gibt Hoffnung – Beispiele vom Bodensee und aus Rockwille USA zeigen, wie eine Umkehr gelingen kann.

Dieser investigative Film deckt eindrücklich die Verflechtungen zwischen der Milch- und Fleischindustrie, Lobbyismus und politischer Macht in Europa auf.

Domestic and farm animals are treated completely differently. At the same time, our consumption of animals is fueling the climate crisis. Is there even a future-proof meat production?

Is turning away from growth and capitalism a way out of the climate catastrophe? Bestselling author Ulrike Herrmann sees no other way.

Ein mutmachender Film über regenerative Ökosysteme zur Wiederherstellung vollständiger Wasserkreisläufe. Mit inspirierenden Geschichten aus erfolgreichen Projekten in Indien, Kenia und Portugal.

An evening with Katja Riemann. In her directorial debut, the committed actress presents a film school that gives young people in the Moria refugee camp on Lesbos a new perspective.

This daring film highlights the immense resource contained in our excrement, which is washed away unused every day.

Oft wird der Feminismus als überholt erklärt. Dabei geht es um viel mehr als gleiche Löhne. Ein erfrischender Film voller Ideen für eine bessere Gesellschaft.

A breathtaking journey into the depths of the oceans, where whales live undisturbed by earthquakes, ice ages and other disasters. What can humanity learn from these marine mammals?

A documentary thriller about the international trade in wild orcas. A journalist secretly investigates the fate of the freedom-loving mammals and gains hair-raising insights into a multi-million dollar business.

Who is more native: the African cattle rancher Simon or the white farmer Maria? An impressive film about conflicts that are exacerbated by climate change.

Sie kleben sich auf Straßen, werfen Farbbeutel auf Gebäude oder blockieren fossile Unternehmen. Klimaaktivist:innen, die bereit sind, für ihre Ziele auch Gesetze zu brechen. Ein eindringliche Doku über den Konflikt zwischen Protest und Rechtsprechung im Kampf um den Klimaschutz.

After an air raid on Kiev, Stas Kapralov's dog has disappeared. During his search, he meets impressive people who rescue animals in the middle of war and show humanity and compassion.

Jane Goodall reflects on her eventful life. Her reflections on science and the soul convey an inspiring and cautionary message that also resonates with hope.

Nairobi is drowning in plastic waste. Nzambi Matee is risking everything for her groundbreaking project that turns plastic waste into sustainable paving stones.

On the last day of the Films for Future Festival 2024, we will show the four best films of this month. Which ones they are will be announced in the last week.

A breathtaking journey into the depths of the oceans, where whales live untroubled by earthquakes, ice ages, and other catastrophes. What can humanity learn from these marine mammals?

Die erstaunlich wahre Geschichte von John Robbins, der das Erbe einer Eiscreme-Dynastie ausschlug, um seinen eigenen Weg zu gehen.

Civil engineer Felix, fashion designer Sanaz and food activist Dominik are living the transformation to a sustainable world against all odds and even having fun doing it.

A poetic portrait of the charismatic environmental activist Bob Brown in Tasmania. The film sheds light on the intertwined fates of trees and people.

People are being exploited all over the world - from the USA to Chile to Malta. The film contrasts this with a vision of solidarity and collective awareness that we can all take action towards.

New forecasts are shocking. It is getting hotter in Europe, soon it could reach 50 degrees in summer. How do we prepare for this in Zurich?

Ein ungemein wichtiger Film: Überangebot von Billigware, Überkonsum und unsere Passivität in Zeiten des globalen Kapitalismus. Wie können wir uns vor uns selber retten?

Wonderful film about the revolt of the young people in Chile. Patricio Guzman spans the period from the beginning of the Pinochet dictatorship to the current social democratic government.

How has the Western art world benefited from the exploitation of African plantation workers? And how can art help fight this inequality and change the world?

A group of creative activists has set itself the goal of making the Volkswagen Group a pioneer in mobile sustainability. A utopia or the future? A thrilling and up-close account.

Thanks to Federal Councillor Rösti, this topic is still absolutely relevant in 2024. The wolf, this time in Germany.

In addition to the "more and more" and "further and further" attitude, a new movement has emerged: people who live sustainably with simple means and inventiveness.

The film delves into the vibrant cosmos of a forest school near Baden for a year and shows what nature does for the development of our children.

More than 50 different species of hummingbird live in Costa Rica. These unique flying artists ensure that entire ecosystems survive.

The film highlights the mission of a woman who, through her shocking revelations, proves how harmful microplastics are to human health.

Die Agrarindustrie führt zu ausgelaugten und unfruchtbaren Böden. Der preisgekrönte Film ist ein unterhaltsames Plädoyer für die regenerative Landwirtschaft.

Tax tricks by billionaires and corporations cost states hundreds of billions every year. Economists like Thomas Piketty and Joseph Stieglitz show how things could be different.

For fashion designer Jeff Garner, the health and well-being of our everyday clothes are non-negotiable. He is uncompromising in his fight against toxins and dyes in our clothes.

Weltweit werden Menschen ausgebeutet - von den USA über Chile bis Malta. Dem stellt der Film eine Vision von Solidarität und kollektiver Bewusstheit gegenüber, für die wir alle aktiv werden können.

Ein Einblick in den Machtapperat EU mit hochpolitischen Anekdoten aus Brüssel und Strassburg.

Wasserkraft gilt gemeinhin als umweltfreundliche Energieform. Die Konzessionen für die Wasserkraftnutzung am Trift sind vergeben, damit droht die Zerstörung unberührter Berglandschaften. Kann die Energiewende im Einklang mit der Natur erfolgen?

When a shy teenager from Alaska kills his first whale, he is celebrated by his village. But he is brutally attacked on social media.

Climate change, aging, individualization: cross-generational housing projects offer exciting solutions to these challenges.

A film about rivers and people, their relationship and connection. As we progress, rivers and their catchment areas are being destroyed all over the world.

A health resort on the Baltic Sea wants to concrete over the last remaining areas. A committed citizen and his daughter stand up to the power cartel and look for like-minded people. Can they prevail?

A story full of inspiration and hope. The film follows activist Francia Márquez's 15-year struggle against oppression, culminating in her election as Colombia's vice president.

This daring film highlights the immense resource contained in our excrement, which is washed away unused every day.

Salmon, an integral part of Canada's ecosystems, have kept aboriginal cultures alive since time immemorial. Industrial fish production using net pens threatens this.

From the migration of wild salmon to road workers in murderous heat to the test of patience in the traffic jam in front of the Gotthard, the program shows films in which people and animals face the challenges of life.

In Hohenrain, Lucerne, there are five times more pigs than people. The story of piglet 6003 highlights the ambivalence of meat consumption: sales versus environmental damage.

Carmen Losmann episodically reveals the rules of capitalism: an educational film about the connection between economic growth, debt and wealth concentration.

Biodiversity and generational conflicts come together in a moving film about two young activists fighting to protect Finnish forests.

Mexican primary school teacher Sergio uses unconventional methods to bring the joy of learning back to children who have only known hardship and violence. A masterpiece based on true events.

Many people criticize hunters, but still eat meat. The film, with great nature shots, shows hunting as a cultural asset and reveals contradictions in our way of life.

A sensitive film about small farmers in southern France. Confronted with the shock of the climate crisis, they adapt to the new circumstances.

Julia, Mette and Naisha (all 9 years old) are best friends. When Naisha's family's asylum application is rejected, they flee. An adventurous journey begins to prevent Naisha's deportation.

The Swiss photographer Claudia Andujar and her impressive images of the Yanomami in the Amazon. A tribute to her life and the fight of indigenous activists against the destruction of the rainforest.

5 residential complexes, 800 residents. Previously a lively place, now emptiness and existential fear. A film as a parable of banks and people, about the housing crisis in Zurich.

Activist Layla Staats tells the personal stories behind the struggle of North American indigenous peoples for a basic human right: drinking water.

On the last day of the Films for Future Festival 2024, we will show the four best films of this month. Which ones they are will be announced in the last week.

Humanity is facing existential conflicts, and water consumption is increasing exponentially. A journey along six rivers on four continents that reveals alternative courses of action.

The construction industry in Switzerland produces huge mountains of waste and CO2 emissions. Wood, clay and heat pumps are not enough to become sustainable. How can the goal still be achieved?