Originally launched in Brussels in 2007 by the United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC), Ciné-ONU is now a Europe-wide initiative of regular film screenings of UN related topics followed by podium discussions with invited guests who were part of the film making process or are experts in the topic covered by the film.
In Austria, the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna started with "Ciné-ONU Vienna" in April 2012 and is honoured to partner with this human world (THW) film festival and Top Kino for the regular film screenings in Vienna planned to take place once a month.
The first screening of Ciné-ONU Vienna was the pre-premiere of the feature film "Little Dancer" by Austrian Director George Jecel on 23 April 2012 at Top Kino, followed by a discussion on human trafficking with the film director, UN experts and NGO representatives.
All film screenings are free of charge. For Ciné-ONU Vienna events at Top Kino, please come on time, as admission is on first come first served basis (Top Kino has a seating capacity of 109).
Ciné-ONU screenings are held in different languages, usually in the film's original language with English subtitles. Please check the screening invitation for language details of the particular film.
Please note the United Nations does not necessarily endorse the views and opinions expressed in films and discussions at Ciné-ONU events.
Photographs and videos are taken at Ciné-ONU events which may be used for promotional purposes on UN websites, on social media and in printed materials. Your participation in the event implies your consent to publish images/videos in which you and/or your children may be visible.
To mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Ciné-ONU Vienna screened the documentary “The Agreement” by Raeshem Nijhon at Top Kino Cinema. The film tells the story of how the world came together to establish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 to address the world’s biggest issues.
To mark the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, with support of The Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme and in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN (Vienna) and the US Mission to International Organizations in Vienna, Cine-ONU Vienna screened the documentary “UnBroken” at the Top Kino cinema.
To mark World Children’s Day, Cine-ONU Vienna screened the documentary “The Nest Away From Home” in cooperation with UNICEF Slovakia – Ukraine Refugee Response at the cinema Top Kino.
To mark World Space Week, Cine-ONU Vienna screened the documentary “Woman in Motion” in cooperation with the US Mission to International Organizations in Vienna.
To mark the International Day of Peace, Ciné ONU Vienna screened the documentary “Cuando Las Aguas Se Juntan (When Waters Flow As One): a story of women and peace” in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Colombia to the UN in Vienna.
To mark World Refugee Day Ciné ONU Vienna screened the film “Refuge” in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Austria. The film tells the story of a leader in a white nationalist hate group who finds healing with the people he once hated: a Muslim heart doctor and his town of refugees.
To mark World Press Freedom Day Ciné ONU Vienna screened the movie “20 Days in Mariupol” in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ukraine Support Office and the IOM Regional Office for South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
To mark International Mother Earth Day, Cine-ONU Vienna screened the film “Jane Goodall – Reasons for hope” in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the British Embassy Vienna. Jane Goodall's exploration of projects that offer hope for biodiversity inspired and captivated the audience.
