goEast: Film Festivals in Times of Conflict

A conversation about diversity, participation and solidarity.

A war of aggression on Ukraine, prevented migration movements from the global south, racism and xenophobia, threatened LGBTIQ communities and increasing antiziganism: the 22nd goEast Film Festival comes at a time when conflicts and insecurities in Central and Eastern European countries have once again reached a peak. Diversity Manager Rabih El-Khoury (DFF) talks to goEast Festival Director Heleen Gerritsen about the role of film festivals in times of conflict, as well as on issues of diversity and participation. (April 19th, 2022)

How are current conflicts in Central and Eastern European countries reflected in film?

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Rabih El-Khoury
Rabih El-Khoury
Heleen Gerritsen
Heleen Gerritsen