First Hand Films

Proudly presenting the world premiere at Міжнародний фестиваль документального кіно про права людини Docudays UA 🎉 of a couple of filmmakers we've followed for a long time - the first winners ever of the First Hand Fund award 🏆 with their new film:

DON'T ASK ME IF I KILLED by Helena Maksyom

When Ukrainian filmmaker Helena Maksyom experiences the brutality of the Russian full-scale invasion firsthand, she feels she has no choice but to take up arms and join the military. During her first steps as a soldier, she keeps filming to not lose humanity while she watches her friends die or fight to keep their sanity.

Get your tickets now 🎟️ and stay tuned for the international release!
https://docudays.ua/eng/2026/movies/docu-ukraina/ne-pitay-mene-chi-ya-vbivala/

Adrian Pirvu Een van de jongens

Grünes Licht. Feuchte Luft. Eine Welt, die du noch nicht kennst.
Tauche ein in Kerala mit KALARI KID von Maria Kaur Bedi & Satindar Singh Bedi.

KALARI KID erzählt von Mädchen und Frauen, die sich ihren Platz in der Gesellschaft zurückerobern – mit Mut, Disziplin und der Kraft einer jahrtausendealten Kampfkunst.

Ab Herbst in Schweizer Kinos. 🌿

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Lumière verte. Air chaud. Un monde que tu ne connais pas encore. Plonge dans le Kerala avec KALARI KID de Maria Kaur Bedi & Satindar Singh Bedi.

KALARI KID raconte l’histoire de jeunes filles et de femmes qui se réapproprient leur place dans la société avec courage, discipline et la force d’un art martial millénaire.

Dès l'automne dans les cinémas suisses. 🌿

Mit echten Heldinnen:
Arushi CV
Milena John
Arifa & Anshifa Kodiyil
Malakiva Geetha Binny

Produziert von Esther van Messel in Co-Produktion mit SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen ARTE Mit der Unterstützung von SWISS FILMS

Proud to showcase this special film and series at DOK.fest München this Saturday 🎉

ICE WOMEN by Braun & Jens Becker

ICE WOMEN boldly confronts the male-centric narrative of Arctic exploration, focusing on empowerment, scientific achievements, and the dual struggle against the ice and societal norms, aiming to inspire a new generation by rewriting the history of the North through the lens of resilient and adventurous women.

Get your tickets now 🎟️ we can't wait to hear what you think!
https://www.dokfest-muenchen.de/films/eisfrauen1

Content Warning: This film contains depictions of racist, colonial and sexualized violence.

Archival Accountability and Cultural Disclaimer: Some materials in this film were produced within colonial frameworks that restricted or denied self-representation. Most individuals depicted are deceased. Certain historical representations may reflect outdated, culturally insensitive, or colonial perspectives. They are presented in historical context and do not imply endorsement. The materials have been researched and contextualized to the best of our knowledge and ability.