Verzió

Verzió is an annual international human rights documentary film festival held in Budapest, Hungary. It was founded in 2003 by a group of filmmakers and rights advocates with the aim of using documentary cinema to illuminate human rights issues and stimulate public discussion.

The festival presents a curated program of feature-length and short documentaries from around the world, often accompanied by post-screening discussions, Q&A sessions, panel debates, and educational activities. The program typically includes thematic strands addressing topics such as freedom of expression, migration, minority rights, conflict, and accountability, as well as retrospectives and regional focuses.

It is organized by a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting human rights through film, in cooperation with NGOs, cultural institutions, and academic partners. Screenings take place at multiple venues in Budapest and sometimes in other Hungarian cities, making the festival accessible to a broad audience.

Verzió emphasizes public engagement, offering platform for civil society voices, filmmakers, activists, journalists, and policymakers. It runs accompanying screenings in schools and outreach programs and participates in international networks of documentary film festivals.

The name Verzió signals the idea of multiple versions or perspectives.