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Talkshows & debates

Besides numerous films, fiction and documentaries, the festival includes a daily in-depth programme of talk shows, debates, Q&A sessions with the film maker after the screening, and workshops, thus giving the audience ample opportunity to exchange ideas with human rights defenders, politicians, film makers and journalists.


The 'line-up' of the international guests consists of: Bahman Ghobadi, Maina Kiai, Somaly Mam, Guy Jacobson, Mandira Sharma, Julie Bridgham, Gustav Hofer & Luca Ragazzi, Farid Haerinejad, Ngawang Choephel, Alberto Arce, Shadi Sadr, Alberto Bouglieux, Nassera Dutour, Rebecca Richman Cohen, Wayne Jordash, Rob O'Reilly, Sa'ar Nathanel, Rebiya Kadeer, Alim Seytoff, Jeff Daniels, Gry Winther, Lucy Bailey, Anne Aghion, Geoffrey Nice, Christopher Santora, Dagmawi Yimer, Wilbert van de Hövell (UNCHR), Lancelot von Naso, George Ovashvili, Bayan Amasha, Helen O'Neill, Igor Blazevic, Colonel Desmond Travers (Goldstone committee) and many others.

19:30 Filmhuis Den Haag zaal 1

Opening Night Movies that Matter Festival

Q&A with director Bahman Ghobadi. Shervin Najafian, one of the musicians from the film, is coming from Teheran especially to perform his music. »

19:45 Theater aan het Spui 1, The Hague

Opening Night Festival

After a short welcome speech by the Alderwoman of Culture for the city of The Hague, Marieke Bolle, author and activist Somaly Mam from Cambodia will open the festival. Hosted by Menno Bentvelt. »

21:15 Filmhuis Den Haag zaal 4

The Other Bank - Q&A George Ovashvili

Q&A with director George Ovashvili. Moderator is Bas Ackermann, artistic director of the Shoot Me Festival. »

 

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