Kaleidoscope Cinema

In 2026, we will again organise EDI-themed (equality, diversity, and inclusion) film evenings, each accompanied by a discussion with invited guests focusing on the themes of the film. The events are free of charge and open to all Aalto University staff and students. All refreshments served at the events are vegan.

Looking ahead to 2026, the film evenings will continue, and planning for the upcoming programme will begin early in the year. In addition, a visual update for Kaleidoscope Cinema is planned.

If you have film suggestions you would like to see featured, please get in touch with the event team!
 

Our previous movie titles:

My Left Foot (1989), Directed by Jim Sheridan.

Wadjda (2012), Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), Directed by Céline Sciamma.

Disclosure (2020), Directed by Sam Feder.

I Want to Be an Engineer (1983), Directed by Beverly Shaffer.

So Damn Easy Going (2022), Directed by Christoffer Sandler

Freetime Machos (2009), Directed by Mika Ronkainen

Áhkuin (2024), Directed by Radio-JusSunná 

In My Hand (2025), Directed by Marja Helander and Liselotte Wajsted

Downside up (2017), Directed by Peter Ghesquière

Upgrade (2024), Directed by Lea El Attal

Contact information:

Anni Kekki
anni.kekki@aalto.fi 

Kaleidoscope Cinema is funded by the Diversity and Inclusivity Funds of the School of Electrical Engineering and the School of Science. In 2025, Kaleidoscope Cinema hosted five film screenings and reached a total of approximately 125 participants. The programme covered a wide range of timely topics, including neurodiversity, women in tech, Sámi cultural heritage and identity, the intergenerational impacts of colonialism, disability and accessibility in academia, and masculinity.