This unique screening will spotlight the compelling stories of women filmmakers from Iran, showcasing their courage and creativity in the face of censorship and repression.
7:30 PM – Apéritif
8:00 PM – Films & Discussion
Filmmaker and curator Mania Akbari and AFI co-director Sanjay Sethi will lead a discussion on how film can be a medium for social and political resistance.
This event coincides with the release of the Artistic Freedom Initiative’s Iranian Report, a detailed look into the systemic suppression of artists in Iran and the pivotal role they play in advocating for change.
If you’re passionate about human rights, art as activism, and the power of free expression, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Please find attached a flyer for the event and link to the theater: https://www.cinemas-du-grutli.
Please get your tickets here: https://www.advance-ticket.ch/