Films Honoured by Cinema for Peace 2025
Moving pictures shape our perception of reality. In our visual age, the role of the film artist is crucial in influencing our views and action. Cinema for Peace highlights the responsibility of the world of film and media.
War, terrorism and humanitarian catastrophes are sad realities in many parts of the world, and since our perception of this world is so fundamentally shaped by the media and by pictures, it is clear that film has a particularly important role to play.
No other medium has such a direct impact on the consciousness and emotions of the people and consequently, filmmakers have particular responsibility in our global society.
Cinema for Peace Foundation is constantly looking for valuable movies that deal with social, political and environmental/green issues in a valuable way. Therefore, we review all kinds of films throughout the year.
The Ethical Leader of
the World
“We must convince ourselves that,
despite all appearances to the
contrary, harmony is always possible,
at every level and in every situation. There
is no future without proposals
and projects for peace! There is
no future without peace!”
Pope Francis
His Holiness Pope Francis being presented with The Cinema for Peace Award on behalf of the world of film, for his unique humanitarian efforts to protect civilians and children. Since day one of the invasion of Ukraine, he has utilised his moral authority to save lives and help victims.
Three Icons of Women’s Empowerment
“You don’t solve problems by yelling at each
other. You solve problems by trying to
find some common ground and
working really hard, long days to see
if there are some ways to move forward
for our own humanity.”
Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton
at The World Forum 2024
Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton being presented with the Cinema for Peace Honorary Award by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and esteemed actress and peace ambassador Sharon Stone to commend her for her efforts in spreading peace and democracy around the globe.
The Political Leader of the Free World
“We must find the courage within ourselves to preserve the planet, protect human dignity, and provide opportunity for people everywhere.
This road will be long, but with artists
and filmmakers helping to light the way,
I know we will get there together.
President Joe Biden’s Message
to Cinema For Peace
President Biden congratulated Secretary Clinton and Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on receiving the Cinema for Peace Award, commending the foundation for its work in highlighting films that address critical global challenges and reinforcing the power of the arts in fostering a more just and peaceful world.
Cinema for Peace Gala 2025
Cinema For Peace Laudation Speaker Kamala Harris Runs For US Presidency
Click to watch: The Current US Vice President & Presidential Candidate delivers speech at Cinema For Peace Los Angeles.
"We've seen an administration align itself with white supremacists at home and cozy up to dictators abroad; rip babies from their mothers' arms in grotesque violation of their human rights; give corporations and the wealthy huge tax cuts while ignoring the middle class; derail our fight against climate change; sabotage health care and imperil a woman's right to control her own body; all while lashing out at seemingly everything and everyone, including the very idea of a free and independent press."
From top left to right: Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, corporate security executive and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, Lilia Chanysheva, former coordinator of regional offices of the late opposition figure Alexei Navalny, former head of Open Russia movement Andrei Pivovarov, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gerskhovich, co-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Memorial Human Rights Centre Oleg Orlov, government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Tatar-Bashkir service Alsu Kurmasheva, Russian opposition activist and former municipal deputy of the Krasnoselsky district Ilya Yashin, artist and musician Sasha Skochilenko.