Free will
WF Online Series 2025 #2: October 17–24

We find ourselves in a world where reality increasingly mirrors science fiction. As Maria Ressa warns, “72% of the world is under authoritarian rule. Time is ticking. If we do not act, we will lose free will.”

This short film series examines the erosion of democratic institutions, the rise of disinformation, and the power shifts reshaping our world. Drawing on urgent questions of agency, truth, and resilience, the program invites reflection on the fight to preserve democracy and resist authoritarianism. In a time when, as Rana Ayyub asserts, “Misinformation threatens to become the new truth,” these films challenge us to define our values, build alliances, and hold the line against fear.

Upcoming: the film program

Our Fourth Edition (2025)

MAY (16-23): AI in Film and the Media Arts
OCTOBER (17–24): Free Will
DECEMBER (12–19): Focus: Freihändler Film Produktion

On WF Online Series

The WF Online Series features three to four curated screening programs annually, each centred around a distinctive curatorial concept. The series highlights productions from Basel, Switzerland, and around the globe. Each program is available to stream for one week.

Our Funders

This project is made possible through the generous financial support of the Mary & Ewald E. Bertschmann-Stiftung and the Division of Cultural Affairs of Basel-Stadt.