One of the Hamptons Film Festival’s signature programs, the films of Conflict & Resolution is a competitive sidebar of work exploring issues of resolution and accountability in the context of global conflict. Too often war in film is treated as entertainment, and its far reaching implications and human realities go unexamined. The program is a cross-section of eras, nations, people, and filmmaking styles, but each piece contributes to a deeper understanding of war and conflict and of the real lived experience of those involved.

In 2009, HIFF presented the film THE HARVEST with the first Conflict and Resolution Development Award.  The award is completion funds for a promising work-in-progress film exploring issues of global conflict, presented in conjunction with the festival’s signature Conflict and Resolution film competition and with the generous support of The Brizzolara Family Foundation.

2009 Conflict & Resolution Competition Films:

City of Life and Death

The Good Soldier

How to Fold a Flag

My Neighbor My Killer

Rabbit a la Berlin

Films of Conflict and Resolution is sponsored in part by The Brizzolara Family Foundation.

Check back for news of our 2010 Conflict and Resolution program!