Why Freedom?

Four powerful films from Ghana, Kenya, India, and Somalia explore freedom through personal stories. We meet a dancer from Nairobi who defies public shaming, activists from Accra fighting environmental destruction, a young woman from Somalia challenging social norms, and schoolchildren in India shaped by intolerance. Combined with engaging conversations, Why Freedom offers perspective on courage, resistance, and the struggle for freedom. 

Short films in the programme: 
‘Shame's Last Dance’ (17 min) 
‘We Won't Let You Poison Us’ (15 min) 
‘Path of her Own’ (14 min) 
‘Catching Them Young’ (xx min) 

Roskilde Festival’s cinema is returning in 2026 after 13 years. During First Days, you can experience both new feature films, documentaries, and special late-night screenings. The Cinema programme is curated by Roskilde Festival and Roskilde Festival Højskole and created in collaboration with CPH:DOX, the European Parliament, The Why Foundation, RoskildeBio.nu, and the Danish National Film School.