The iRepresent International Documentary Film Festival (iREP) is set to return for its 2025 edition, promising a powerful exploration of freedom, rights, and responsibility. Titled “Freedom: Rights vs Responsibility – Where Do We Draw the Line?”, the festival will run from March 27th to 30th, showcasing thought-provoking films and fostering meaningful conversations.
This year’s festival opens with “Mothers of Chibok,” a poignant documentary that captures the resilience, faith and unyielding hope of the mothers whose daughters were abducted in the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping. The film sets the tone for a festival dedicated to amplifying voices and sparking dialogue on pressing societal issues.
iREP 2025 will unfold across two iconic Lagos venues: Alliance Française in Ikoyi on March 27 and 28, and Freedom Park on Broad Street from March 29 to 30.
Attendees can expect a rich lineup of documentaries, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to challenge perspectives and inspire action with “Mothers of Chibok” leading the charge. The film captures the resilience of mothers still holding onto hope over a decade after the infamous abduction of their daughters, blending raw emotion with a universal call for justice.
Benson is also known for his previous work, Daughters of Chibok, a virtual reality film about the same event. Organisers invite film enthusiasts, activists and curious minds to register at irepdocufilm.com/register.htmland join the conversation.
Indeed, this is more than a festival—it’s a movement asking tough questions: How far does freedom stretch before responsibility steps in?
From Ikoyi’s cultural hub to Freedom Park’s open-air vibrancy, iRep 2025 offers a dynamic stage for filmmakers and audiences to explore these themes. Whether you’re drawn by the storytelling or the debate, this year’s event is poised to leave a mark.