Swiss documentary film “Impunity” wins award in The Hague

The film "Impunity" illustrates the impunity undermining the "Justicia y Paz" peace process introduced in Columbia. Family members of the victims have waited in vain for years for the resolution and expiation of crimes committed by paramilitary militia. The festival jury's statement was as follows: "The Camera Justitia Award is for a film that deals with serious crimes against humanity and the sheer impossibility of getting justice despite overwhelming evidence. It is a deeply emotional film, which bravely accuses at least two countries of collusion with impunity for the perpetrators. Starting with a heartbreaking opening scene, the film skilfully follows the chronology of those seeking truth and justice, narrowing the complex range of issues down to a specific case, overwhelming the audience with the same desperation that threatens to crush the victims and survivors."

The Movies That Matter Festival in The Hague has taken the place of the former Amnesty International Film Festival in Amsterdam. It focuses entirely on documentary films about human rights, human dignity and situations where these are at stake.

Zurich, April 1, 2011