RFK Human Rights was once again official education partner of the Human Rights Film Festival in Zürich. During the festival, school classes could sign up to come and see one of two films sponsored by RFK Human Rights: »Where is Anne Frank?« and »Animal«.

On Friday December 2nd the first two school screenings took place. Both times the cinema was filled with secondary school pupils; over 300 in total. The movie was about Kitty, Anne Frank’s imaginary diary, coming to life and looking for Anne in modern day Amsterdam. On her journey, she learns about the tragic ending Anne’s life - but also meets Peter who takes her to a refugee shelter. Kitty learns about modern day discrimination and racism - the theme that is also discussed with the pupils after the showing.

Claudia Solanes of RFK Switzerland hosted the discussion with pupils and two experts on this topic: Giulia Reimann (Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin, Stv. Leiterin der Eidgenössische Kommission gegen Rassismus) and Stephanie Graetz-Pollak (Geschäftsleiterin der Stiftung gegen Rassismus und antisemitismus). The topic of racism was clearly on the minds of the audience and a lively exchange evolved.

Unfortunately due to the fact that Kosmos AG had to file for bankruptcy on Monday morning, both »Animal« screenings were canceled.