For The Lives of Others

When peaceful words become an act of resistance

In a country that prides itself on democracy, For The Lives of Others documents the experience of a group of peaceful activists whose methods could not be more modest. Armed only with chalk, cardboard signs and quiet determination, they take to public spaces to share messages and hold signs that call attention to social and political concerns. What begins as an act of everyday civic engagement soon turns into a confrontation over fundamental rights.

As authorities move to silence them, the activists find themselves facing repression that goes far beyond what they ever anticipated. Their right to speak freely becomes not only contested but endangered, transforming their peaceful actions into a last and desperate stand for freedom of expression. The film follows this escalation closely, revealing how quickly the boundaries of acceptable dissent can shrink.

Through raw observational footage and personal testimony, the documentary offers an intimate look at the emotional toll of repression and the courage required to continue speaking when silence is imposed. It highlights how ordinary individuals are forced to confront the limits of democracy in practice, not in theory. By focusing on nonviolent resistance and the symbolic power of simple tools, the film makes a compelling case for constant vigilance in the defence of free speech and democratic values. For The Lives of Others stands as a stark reminder that the right to speak out cannot be taken for granted.