Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
- Czech descriptive subtitles describe sounds and movements or indicate the speaker.
Festival Accessibility 2025
The One World Festival wants to be as accessible to all. During the festival, we offer various measures to the audience so that everyone can fully enjoy the programme.
On this page, you will find the following
Accessible measures in the programme
All films in the programme have Czech and English subtitles. The only screenings without subtitles are the Relaxed screenings. We also offer films with audio-description. We interpret selected debates into Czech Sign Language (CSL) and provide simultaneous transcription into Czech.
English subtitles (EN)
- We mark screenings with English subtitles with the abbreviation EN.
Audio Description (AD)
- Audio description allows one to perceive the film's visual component through spoken commentary.
- Audio description is played through headphones.
- Films with Czech audio description are marked with the AD icon.
Relaxed Screening
- These screenings have dim room lighting and quieter film sound. During the screening, you can move around the room and consume your own refreshments.
- Screenings are particularly accessible for people with intellectual disabilities, people with concentration difficulties or people with epilepsy.
- Relaxed screenings are the only ones without any subtitles.
Information in Czech Sign Language (CSL)
- The festival's opening and closing ceremonies and selected debates are interpreted into Czech Sign Language. Please see the programme marked with a hand icon for events interpreted into Czech Sign Language.
- We post information about the festival in Czech Sign Language on our website and Facebook page Jeden svět pro neslyšící.
Real-time Speech-to-Text transcription
- The selected festival programme is simultaneously transcribed into Czech. Events with real-time transcription are marked with the transcription icon.
- Real-time transcription will take place in the online environment Text on Tap.
- The actual transcript can be found at the same link: Real-time transcription of the One World Festival.
One World for parents with children
- There are also family-friendly events during the festival. You will find this programme marked with the icon family.
Sensitive Content Warning
- Some One World Festival films can be challenging to watch. Please bear this in mind when selecting films. Read information about the movie before the screening.
- If you feel strongly uncomfortable after watching a film, don't be afraid to ask for help.
Accessible measures in cinemas
The festival takes place in various cinemas across the country. Some cinemas have wheelchair access and toilets, and some cinemas have an induction loop. Assistance and guide dogs are welcome at all festival venues.
Accessible venue
We are mapping the accessibility of all festival cinemas. The cinemas are marked with icons Accessible Toilet, Elevator, Platform Lift and Wheelchair Stair Climbers.
Accessible Toilet
Elevator
Platform Lift
Wheelchair Stair Climbers
Induction loop
- The induction loop allows for better listening and clarity of the film's sound for audiences with hearing aids or cochlear implants.
- Cinemas equipped with an induction loop are marked with this icon.
Baby-friendly
- A baby changing table and/or a baby corner are in the cinema marked with a baby icon.
- For a detailed description of the accessibility of the festival venues, please visit Festival venues.
Discounted admission
Basic admission to screenings in Prague –170 CZK
Reduced admission to screenings in Prague for seniors and senior women and disability cardholders – 85 CZK
Accompanying a spectator with a disability card – free of charge
For more information on admission fees, please see page Admission.
The inclusive language of the One World Film Festival
At the One World Film Festival, we use a language that includes women, men, and non-binary people.
You can find more information on inclusive language in the article Jeden svět a citlivá komunikace.
Contact information
Do you have a question or have encountered a barrier? Contact us:
Lenka Lovicarová, e-mail: lenka.lovicarova@jedensvet.cz.
Thanks to you, we will be able to improve the accessibility of the festival next time.
Downloadable documents
You might be interested in
- Program overview with the option to filter films by accessible measure
- Festival venues with accessibility description and map
- Opening and closing of the festival