We Are One: A Global Film Festival Brings Films From Cannes and Sundance to Your Screen

Some great news for cinephiles: Tribeca Enterprises and YouTube have brought together the world’s most celebrated film festivals in a virtual event called We Are One: A Global Film Festival, giving audiences everywhere free access to award-winning films.

We Are One: A Global Film Festival will showcase more than 100 films curated from 21 prestigious film festivals, such as Cannes Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival.

A film talk with Bong Joon-ho and Song Kang-ho at Locarno Film Festival | Image credit: We Are One: A Global Festival

True to its theme as a global film festival, the official line-up of programs aims to spotlight diverse voices from over 35 countries. These selections include 23 narrative and eight documentary feature films, 57 narrative films, 15 documentary short films, 15 archived talks, five immersive virtual reality content, and four festival exclusives. 

Audiences can also watch thought-provoking discussions with filmmakers such as Bong Joon-ho, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Soderbergh, Guillermo del Toro, Jane Campion, and Claire Denis. 

For the full list of the programs, view the festival schedule here. 

How to watch We Are One: A Global Film Festival

The festival streams online for a limited period each year, giving audiences around the world free access to curated films, talks, and virtual experiences from top international festivals.

By clicking a link on each film page, you can also support global relief partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Save the Children, and Doctors Without Borders.

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Cinema Café with Tessa Thompson and Jane Campion at Sundance Film Festival | Image credit: We Are One: A Global Festival

Much like the theatre, the film industry has embraced the digital sphere to tell stories and connect with audiences. We Are One: A Global Film Festival offers fans everywhere a unique chance to watch exceptional films from the comfort of their own homes.

Thanks to this historic festival, many fans who live far away from countries like New York, Toronto, and Berlin should have no trouble accessing the films of great storytellers. 

Let’s tune in to see what the hype is about, shall we? 

Featured image credit: Travis Wise | Wikimedia Commons.