Program sections AFO59

Get carried away by a wave of inspiration at AFO. The International Competition includes the best scientific documentaries full of fascinating stories and revelations from various scientific fields. Immerse yourself in films that will change your perspective and reveal the secrets of the modern world.

Discover the diverse nature of Czech and Slovak documentary production. This competition section offers a wide range of topics and formal approaches. This year, it also includes a mockumentary with a scientific basis. Get inspired by the stories of science in all its forms.

Discover top short films. The selection covers different scientific fields and reveals surprising similarities between seemingly different worlds. Get ready to explore whale archiving, miniature parasites, NPC characters, and more.

How do memories shape our reality, and how do human memory and related technologies evolve? From prehistoric times to the artificial intelligence era. Come discover the relationship between memory and knowledge, and we will together imagine a world where there is no memory.

Discover the fascinating world of fungi as the key to understanding the planet. They will help us understand the cycles of life and take us into the depths of consciousness. Learn about the connection between nature, technology and culture through fungi and their power of transformation.

The (Human) Nature section explores the boundaries between human existence and nature. How do we understand the natural world and protect its nature? Join the discussion about the relationship between man and nature.

Get ready for a trip to the world of dinosaurs! Reveal the secret of their lives and watch how their understanding has transformed in pop culture. Lectures by palaeontologists and documentaries will take all the lovers of this majestic prehistoric dynasty for an adventure.

Discover the importance of walking in our everyday lives. Explore its history, evolutionary and health benefits and deeper meaning through documentaries and lectures.

The Resilience section will take us into the labyrinth of current crises and offer new perspectives on the complexity of the contemporary world. How to accept uncertainty and adapt to new challenges? Join the discussion, and let’s find ways to a sustainable future together.

Get carried away by music at Music is Science! It will once again cross genre boundaries and connect art and science. With low-frequency bass, synthesisers and precise rhythms, it will put you in a euphoric trance through listening and dancing.

Let yourself be drawn into the world of science through fictional films! How do we unfold the stories of scientists? Explore film and TV conventions and discover surprising parallels between different projects.

Cross the line between impossible and hard to believe! The Hot Take programme section provides unconventional views of the world of science and reveals both bizarre and completely ordinary phenomena. Study the science footnotes!

Experience an adventure in the world of science at AFO Junior! You can look forward to a rich programme full of films, workshops and lectures for the entire family. Children will learn more about science through entertainment and interactive activities. Come explore with us!

Focused on the connection between science and film. Industry 4Science sheds light on the new trends in scientific communication. It will feature screenings, discussions and pitching of future projects to reveal upcoming documentary gems, including experiments in nuclear fusion and the inspiring story of a palaeontologist Spielberg consulted while making Jurassic Park.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of immersion. The VR programme offers immersive experiences both in and outside the digital environment. Explore the topics of partner communication, phobias and hidden biological processes through innovative technology.

Explore the current production of popular science programmes at Czech Television and on the iVysílání platform. This programme section will present a variety of projects related to social and natural sciences.

Join the live podcasts at AFO. Listen to exclusive debates and interviews with scientists and filmmakers. You will meet creators from Studio N, Respekt or Heroine and learn more about the unusual perspectives on science and the latest trends.

Let us present the inspiring stories of successful scientists and innovators. This section offers a wide range of presentations, panel discussions and workshops led by experts. Explore the different roles of scientific institutions and universities in today’s society.

Let’s commemorate the icons connecting the worlds of film, science and gaming! We will pay tribute to the 90th birthday of Jane Goodall, to the 50th anniversary of the first edition of Dungeons & Dragons and to the legacy of Cormac McCarthy.

In the accompanying AFO programme, we will discover the forms of science popularisation and the link between science and art in exploring collective memory and pop culture. It includes exhibitions, workshops with partner institutions and an interactive non-film programme.