S-Cambiamo il Mondo – Cinema and Migration Festival
A festival of cinema, music, and human rights regarding migration at the Casa del Cinema in Rome
About S-Cambiamo il Mondo
S-Cambiamo il Mondo: Cinema that builds bridges
S-Cambiamo il Mondo is a film festival dedicated to the themes of migration, human rights, and cross-cultural encounters, held every June at the Casa del Cinema in Villa Borghese, in the city of Rome, capital of the Lazio region. Promoted by the Associazione DUN Onlus, an organization long committed to the psychological care of migrants and refugees, the event is born from a simple yet powerful idea: to intertwine care with creativity, using cinema as a tool to spark emotions, promote dialogue, and stimulate change.
A festival of social commitment
Through screenings, meetings, and personal testimonies, S-Cambiamo il Mondo portrays migration as a symbol of fruitful exchange between peoples, courageously addressing issues of racism, inequality, exploitation, and gender-based violence. Each edition revolves around a central theme and presents the DUN Human Rights Award, a recognition dedicated to those who publicly and passionately defend fundamental rights.
The festival enjoys the support and collaboration of major cultural and humanitarian organizations, including the Fondazione Migrantes, Amnesty International Italia, the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia – Cineteca Nazionale, and the journal Eidos cinema psyche e arti visive.
Cinema, music, and workshops
The program goes beyond screenings: films are interspersed with debates featuring guests from the worlds of culture, entertainment, and social activism, as well as concerts and exhibitions born from the association's multi-ethnic workshops. A blend of languages that makes the event a multidisciplinary experience, capable of speaking to both the mind and the heart.
- Screenings of feature films, documentaries, and short films on migration and rights
- Meetings and round tables with directors, psychoanalysts, journalists, and activists
- Live music and readings dedicated to the voices of the marginalized
- Presentation of the DUN Human Rights Award
- Free admission until capacity is reached
In the green heart of Rome
The Casa del Cinema, housed in the former Casina delle Rose within Villa Borghese, is one of the most evocative venues in the Capital for experiencing the big screen: halls named after masters of Italian cinema, an open-air theater, and a historic park just a stone's throw from the city center. A setting that makes S-Cambiamo il Mondo not just a cultural appointment, but a community event open to the entire city.
S-Cambiamo il Mondo — edition 2026
9th Edition – "Affetti in scena. Pace e culture"
The ninth edition of S-Cambiamo il Mondo, scheduled for June 20-21, 2026, at the Casa del Cinema in Villa Borghese, chose as its guiding thread the theme "Affetti in scena. Pace e culture". Two days packed with screenings, debates, music, and multi-ethnic workshops, promoted by the Associazione DUN Onlus with the support of the Fondazione Migrantes and Amnesty International Italia.
The heart of the event was the presentation of the 2026 DUN Human Rights Award to art historian Tomaso Montanari, a recognition dedicated to those who passionately defend fundamental rights.
Programme S-Cambiamo il Mondo 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Sala Cinema Verde
- 3:00 PM – "S-Cambiamo il Mondo: Commitment, Care, and Creativity", introduced by Barbara Massimilla, Roberta Perri, Alessandro Generoso, and Valerio Colangeli. Followed by the film "Giulio Regeni – Tutto il male del mondo" by Simone Manetti (2026, 105')
- 5:15 PM – "Let's Talk About Peace", with Erica Battaglia and Pierpaolo Felicolo; presentation of the 2026 DUN Human Rights Award to Prof. Tomaso Montanari
- 5:45 PM – "The Voice of Hind Rajab" by Kaouther Ben Hania (2025, 89')
Teatro Ettore Scola
- 7:30 PM – Music with Giana Guaiana, Bruna Perraro, Moustapha Mbengue, and Paolo Buonvino
- 9:30 PM – "Tutto quel che resta di te" by Cherien Dabis (2025, 145')
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Sala Cinema Verde
- 3:00 PM – "Parole e colori dell'accoglienza" by Cinzia D'Auria (2025, 15')
- 3:45 PM – "Let's Talk About Rights", with Riccardo Noury and Stefano Carta; followed by "L'isola dei ricordi (Amrum)" by Fatih Akin (2025, 93')
- 6:00 PM – "Psychic Legacy and Intergenerational Transmission", with Chiara Buoncristiani, Giulio Caselli, Barbara Massimilla, and Andrea Occhipinti
- 6:45 PM – "Valore sentimentale" by Joachim Trier (2026, 133')
Highlights S-Cambiamo il Mondo 2026
- 2026 Theme: "Affetti in scena. Pace e culture"
- 2026 DUN Human Rights Award presented to Prof. Tomaso Montanari
- Previews and award-winning films on migration and rights, from "The Voice of Hind Rajab" to "Valore sentimentale"
- Live music with Giana Guaiana, Bruna Perraro, Moustapha Mbengue, and Paolo Buonvino
- Meetings with journalists, activists, and psychoanalysts
Prices S-Cambiamo il Mondo 2026
Practical information — S-Cambiamo il Mondo
Location
Casa del Cinema, Largo Marcello Mastroianni 1, Villa Borghese, 00197 Rome (RM), Lazio.
How to get there
The Casa del Cinema is located inside Villa Borghese and is easily accessible on foot from the Metro A Spagna station (Villa Borghese exit) or Flaminio. By train, get off at Roma Termini and continue via Metro A. Numerous bus lines serve the park's surroundings. Access by car is not recommended due to traffic restrictions in the area.
Tickets
Free admission until capacity is reached. We recommend arriving early, especially for evening screenings.
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Where does it take place — S-Cambiamo il Mondo
Casa del Cinema, Villa Borghese
Largo Marcello Mastroianni 1, 00197 Roma