9th Beyond Borders | Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival

For the 9th consecutive year, Beyond Borders | Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival held its annual event from 25 August to 1 September 2024. The year’s theme was “twice a stranger”, which was explored through a series of films and discussions with filmmakers and other industry professionals from around the world. In commemoration of the exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey a century ago and the mass exclusion of people from both sides of the borders, the Festival turned its gaze beyond the obvious, questioning and reflecting on people and lives that were left behind. The stories of individuals who were unable or unwilling to conform to dominant ideologies and perceptions and who were forced into a ceaseless search for acceptance and reconciliation.

The 9th edition of Beyond Borders paid tribute to individuals from the past, present and future through a diverse range of artistic and educational programs. The festival’s film program, book launches, art exhibitions, educational programs, lectures and musical performances aimed at emphasizing the importance of solidarity and humanity. The artistic program also addressed the issue of defending all human rights at every corner of the world. The Festival aimed to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, with the objective of offering a fresh perspective on the everyday reality that surrounds us. It aspired to synthesize the existing elements in a creative palette, within a multicultural melting pot, where pluralism and intersectionality will be the protagonists.

Given the long-standing tradition of pearl production on Kastellorizo, the natural venue of the Festival, we have chosen to parallel human lives with the production of pearls. Despite the challenges and setbacks we face, we persevere in the pursuit of our most promising and valuable aspirations.

The poster for 2024 event was created by the creative agency polkadot design. It references the rationale that a natural consequence of immigration is the fusion of diverse cultures. The exchange of opinions and ideas represents a unique and diverse palette of ideas and perspectives. The poster’s visual representation explores the colourful tapestry of these stories.

The poster’s still is from the documentary “Scenes with my Father” by Biserka Šuran.

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