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Monday 9 March, 18:30

A powerful forum on Iran’s long-standing repression and the voices of today’s uprising, preceded by a screening of Where God Is Not. Activists, journalists and researchers examine how decades of institutionalised violence, censorship and political repression shape the current protests, and reflect on resistance, memory and the visibility of victims under an authoritarian system.

The discussion is interpreted in English and French; the film is in Persian and French, with English and French subtitles.

3 – 15 March

Morpho is the first photographic exhibition by Lamine Jammeh (Lemz.O) that honors dancers who assert their identities beyond appearance. Through staged portraits and a sensitive visual language, Jammeh explores themes of identity, embodiment and performative selfhood. The series celebrates diversity, courage and the expressive power of movement, presenting intimate, high-contrast images that foreground presence and gesture. Scenography by Lola Delbec and portraits include Sofiane Chalal, Missy NRC, Samantha Panda Laley, Maela Bouguila and Nicolas Meyapan.

Monday 9 March, 19:00

An engaged forum on solidarity as a political practice, preceded by a screening of the documentary Portuali. Drawing on concrete struggles—from labour movements to feminist, anti-racist and anti-colonial causes—speakers and activists question what solidarity really means when it involves conflict, risk and power dynamics, including among allies themselves.

The discussion is interpreted in English and French (with French surtitles); the film is in Italian, with French and English subtitles.

Monday 9 March, 19:30

A powerful forum on environmental injustice and Indigenous rights, preceded by a screening of Yurlu | Country. Speakers examine the long-ignored asbestos contamination of Wittenoom in Western Australia, questioning state and corporate responsibility, the right to a healthy environment, and the ongoing fight of Aboriginal communities for recognition, remediation and justice.

The discussion is in English and interpreted in French; the film is in English and Banjima, with French and English subtitles.

6 – 15 March

Since 2003, FIFDH has combined cinema with the promotion of human rights, presenting socially conscious films alongside debates and discussions that engage activists, journalists, artists, diplomats, and the public. Held across multiple venues in Geneva, including the UN, theaters, museums, and hospitals, the festival showcases feature films and documentaries that highlight human rights struggles worldwide, encouraging dialogue, reflection, and action. FIFDH has welcomed Nobel laureates, renowned filmmakers, and leading voices in activism, making it a unique platform where art and advocacy intersect.

6 – 15 March

Belleville-based photographer Souleymane Fofana, known as Commeas and also a player with JA Drancy, presents a body of photographic works that approach football through instinct and immediacy. Using motion, blur and saturated colour, he captures energy rather than fixed form, privileging rhythm, perception and spontaneous gesture over technical precision.

The images emerge from intuitive, in-the-moment shooting, a visual language of movement that evokes play, chaos and collective intensity. The presentation runs alongside the film Belleville nous verra toujours danser.

Monday 9 March, 18:30

A powerful forum on Iran’s long-standing repression and the voices of today’s uprising, preceded by a screening of Where God Is Not. Activists, journalists and researchers examine how decades of institutionalised violence, censorship and political repression shape the current protests, and reflect on resistance, memory and the visibility of victims under an authoritarian system.

The discussion is interpreted in English and French; the film is in Persian and French, with English and French subtitles.

3 – 15 March

Morpho is the first photographic exhibition by Lamine Jammeh (Lemz.O) that honors dancers who assert their identities beyond appearance. Through staged portraits and a sensitive visual language, Jammeh explores themes of identity, embodiment and performative selfhood. The series celebrates diversity, courage and the expressive power of movement, presenting intimate, high-contrast images that foreground presence and gesture. Scenography by Lola Delbec and portraits include Sofiane Chalal, Missy NRC, Samantha Panda Laley, Maela Bouguila and Nicolas Meyapan.

Monday 9 March, 19:00

An engaged forum on solidarity as a political practice, preceded by a screening of the documentary Portuali. Drawing on concrete struggles—from labour movements to feminist, anti-racist and anti-colonial causes—speakers and activists question what solidarity really means when it involves conflict, risk and power dynamics, including among allies themselves.

The discussion is interpreted in English and French (with French surtitles); the film is in Italian, with French and English subtitles.

Monday 9 March, 19:30

A powerful forum on environmental injustice and Indigenous rights, preceded by a screening of Yurlu | Country. Speakers examine the long-ignored asbestos contamination of Wittenoom in Western Australia, questioning state and corporate responsibility, the right to a healthy environment, and the ongoing fight of Aboriginal communities for recognition, remediation and justice.

The discussion is in English and interpreted in French; the film is in English and Banjima, with French and English subtitles.

6 – 15 March

Since 2003, FIFDH has combined cinema with the promotion of human rights, presenting socially conscious films alongside debates and discussions that engage activists, journalists, artists, diplomats, and the public. Held across multiple venues in Geneva, including the UN, theaters, museums, and hospitals, the festival showcases feature films and documentaries that highlight human rights struggles worldwide, encouraging dialogue, reflection, and action. FIFDH has welcomed Nobel laureates, renowned filmmakers, and leading voices in activism, making it a unique platform where art and advocacy intersect.

6 – 15 March

Belleville-based photographer Souleymane Fofana, known as Commeas and also a player with JA Drancy, presents a body of photographic works that approach football through instinct and immediacy. Using motion, blur and saturated colour, he captures energy rather than fixed form, privileging rhythm, perception and spontaneous gesture over technical precision.

The images emerge from intuitive, in-the-moment shooting, a visual language of movement that evokes play, chaos and collective intensity. The presentation runs alongside the film Belleville nous verra toujours danser.

Monday 9 March, 18:30

A powerful forum on Iran’s long-standing repression and the voices of today’s uprising, preceded by a screening of Where God Is Not. Activists, journalists and researchers examine how decades of institutionalised violence, censorship and political repression shape the current protests, and reflect on resistance, memory and the visibility of victims under an authoritarian system.

The discussion is interpreted in English and French; the film is in Persian and French, with English and French subtitles.

3 – 15 March

Morpho is the first photographic exhibition by Lamine Jammeh (Lemz.O) that honors dancers who assert their identities beyond appearance. Through staged portraits and a sensitive visual language, Jammeh explores themes of identity, embodiment and performative selfhood. The series celebrates diversity, courage and the expressive power of movement, presenting intimate, high-contrast images that foreground presence and gesture. Scenography by Lola Delbec and portraits include Sofiane Chalal, Missy NRC, Samantha Panda Laley, Maela Bouguila and Nicolas Meyapan.

Monday 9 March, 19:00

An engaged forum on solidarity as a political practice, preceded by a screening of the documentary Portuali. Drawing on concrete struggles—from labour movements to feminist, anti-racist and anti-colonial causes—speakers and activists question what solidarity really means when it involves conflict, risk and power dynamics, including among allies themselves.

The discussion is interpreted in English and French (with French surtitles); the film is in Italian, with French and English subtitles.

Monday 9 March, 19:30

A powerful forum on environmental injustice and Indigenous rights, preceded by a screening of Yurlu | Country. Speakers examine the long-ignored asbestos contamination of Wittenoom in Western Australia, questioning state and corporate responsibility, the right to a healthy environment, and the ongoing fight of Aboriginal communities for recognition, remediation and justice.

The discussion is in English and interpreted in French; the film is in English and Banjima, with French and English subtitles.

6 – 15 March

Since 2003, FIFDH has combined cinema with the promotion of human rights, presenting socially conscious films alongside debates and discussions that engage activists, journalists, artists, diplomats, and the public. Held across multiple venues in Geneva, including the UN, theaters, museums, and hospitals, the festival showcases feature films and documentaries that highlight human rights struggles worldwide, encouraging dialogue, reflection, and action. FIFDH has welcomed Nobel laureates, renowned filmmakers, and leading voices in activism, making it a unique platform where art and advocacy intersect.

6 – 15 March

Belleville-based photographer Souleymane Fofana, known as Commeas and also a player with JA Drancy, presents a body of photographic works that approach football through instinct and immediacy. Using motion, blur and saturated colour, he captures energy rather than fixed form, privileging rhythm, perception and spontaneous gesture over technical precision.

The images emerge from intuitive, in-the-moment shooting, a visual language of movement that evokes play, chaos and collective intensity. The presentation runs alongside the film Belleville nous verra toujours danser.

Saturday 14 March, 20:00

Set sail for Ireland and dive into lively Celtic music and tales. Violin and flute weave bright melodies while foot-stomping rhythms invite movement. Children will listen to short legends, sing along, clap to the beat, and feel the music in their bodies. Expect warm melodies, swirling tunes, and playful dances that spark curiosity about stories and sounds. The evening mixes music, rhythm, and storytelling to awaken imagination and joy.

In French.

3 – 15 March

Morpho is the first photographic exhibition by Lamine Jammeh (Lemz.O) that honors dancers who assert their identities beyond appearance. Through staged portraits and a sensitive visual language, Jammeh explores themes of identity, embodiment and performative selfhood. The series celebrates diversity, courage and the expressive power of movement, presenting intimate, high-contrast images that foreground presence and gesture. Scenography by Lola Delbec and portraits include Sofiane Chalal, Missy NRC, Samantha Panda Laley, Maela Bouguila and Nicolas Meyapan.

14 & 15 March

A powerful operatic diptych directed by Stéphane Ghislain Roussel, in partnership with the Grand Théâtre de Genève, L’Empereur d’Atlantis, preceded by En vertu de…, unfolds across two iconic venues in one evening.

The first part, staged at the UN, explores contemporary democratic fragilities through Eugene Birman’s modern work, before the audience moves to the Comédie de Genève for Viktor Ullmann’s haunting chamber opera composed in a concentration camp during WWII—a dark, ironic fable on tyranny, death, and the madness of absolute power.

In French, English & German with surtitles in French and English.

7 – 15 March

Step through a wardrobe and embark on a magical adventure in Narnia. Four siblings discover a land of talking animals, mythical creatures and an endless winter ruled by the White Witch. Through vivid scenes and powerful storytelling, children witness courage, loyalty and sacrifice as Aslan leads the fight for hope. Performed by young actors, this stage adaptation blends striking visuals, movement and music to captivate the whole family.

In English. Kids ages 2–16.

4 – 15 March

Two performers play a mischievous game between bodies and shadows. Shadows break free from their models, change shape, defy physics, and perform surprising tricks. Bodies become shadows and shadows take form; performers appear and vanish. With three white sheets, a few objects and flashlight melodies, children are invited into a whimsical world of light, movement and music where imagination takes flight.

Kids ages 4 and up.

13 – 14 March

Recluses Fest #9 gathers raw punk and rock energy across two nights, with saturated riffs, fierce pogoing and a strong sense of camaraderie. The programme features Les Wampas, Dirty Old Mat, La Raymonde and La Java Noire on the first night, and Les Ramoneurs de Menhirs (20th anniversary), Opium du Peuple, René Binamé and 1 Kub on the second. The festival favours uncompromising, high‑velocity performances and an intense live atmosphere.

Monday 9 March, 18:30

A powerful forum on Iran’s long-standing repression and the voices of today’s uprising, preceded by a screening of Where God Is Not. Activists, journalists and researchers examine how decades of institutionalised violence, censorship and political repression shape the current protests, and reflect on resistance, memory and the visibility of victims under an authoritarian system.

The discussion is interpreted in English and French; the film is in Persian and French, with English and French subtitles.

3 – 15 March

Morpho is the first photographic exhibition by Lamine Jammeh (Lemz.O) that honors dancers who assert their identities beyond appearance. Through staged portraits and a sensitive visual language, Jammeh explores themes of identity, embodiment and performative selfhood. The series celebrates diversity, courage and the expressive power of movement, presenting intimate, high-contrast images that foreground presence and gesture. Scenography by Lola Delbec and portraits include Sofiane Chalal, Missy NRC, Samantha Panda Laley, Maela Bouguila and Nicolas Meyapan.

Monday 9 March, 19:00

An engaged forum on solidarity as a political practice, preceded by a screening of the documentary Portuali. Drawing on concrete struggles—from labour movements to feminist, anti-racist and anti-colonial causes—speakers and activists question what solidarity really means when it involves conflict, risk and power dynamics, including among allies themselves.

The discussion is interpreted in English and French (with French surtitles); the film is in Italian, with French and English subtitles.

Monday 9 March, 19:30

A powerful forum on environmental injustice and Indigenous rights, preceded by a screening of Yurlu | Country. Speakers examine the long-ignored asbestos contamination of Wittenoom in Western Australia, questioning state and corporate responsibility, the right to a healthy environment, and the ongoing fight of Aboriginal communities for recognition, remediation and justice.

The discussion is in English and interpreted in French; the film is in English and Banjima, with French and English subtitles.

6 – 15 March

Since 2003, FIFDH has combined cinema with the promotion of human rights, presenting socially conscious films alongside debates and discussions that engage activists, journalists, artists, diplomats, and the public. Held across multiple venues in Geneva, including the UN, theaters, museums, and hospitals, the festival showcases feature films and documentaries that highlight human rights struggles worldwide, encouraging dialogue, reflection, and action. FIFDH has welcomed Nobel laureates, renowned filmmakers, and leading voices in activism, making it a unique platform where art and advocacy intersect.

6 – 15 March

Belleville-based photographer Souleymane Fofana, known as Commeas and also a player with JA Drancy, presents a body of photographic works that approach football through instinct and immediacy. Using motion, blur and saturated colour, he captures energy rather than fixed form, privileging rhythm, perception and spontaneous gesture over technical precision.

The images emerge from intuitive, in-the-moment shooting, a visual language of movement that evokes play, chaos and collective intensity. The presentation runs alongside the film Belleville nous verra toujours danser.

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Geneva Classics

Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

The MEG is a renowned museum dedicated to the exploration and presentation of cultural diversity from around the world. Located in the heart of Geneva, it houses an extensive collection of over 80,000 objects, including artifacts, textiles, and artworks that highlight the rich traditions and histories of various communities. The museum emphasizes interactive and immersive exhibitions, engaging visitors with contemporary issues related to culture and identity.

Cool fact: The e-MEG app serves as a digital twin of the permanent exhibition, providing an audio guide and detailed descriptions along with photographs of all displayed objects.

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Since its opening in 1994, the MAMCO Geneva (Musée d’art moderne et contemporain)  has staged 450 exhibitions with works dating from the 1960s to the present day. Mamco’s holdings include works by Christo, Martin Kippenberger, Jenny Holzer, Dan Flavin, Sarkis, Franz Erhard Walther and Sylvie Fleury, among many others.

Cool fact: The MAMCO is the epicenter of the “Nuit des Bains”, held three times a year.  During this event, the district around the museum is transformed into a large gallery and attracts thousands of art lovers and sightseers each night.

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With a collection of 27,000 items from Switzerland, Europe and the Middle and Far East, and a witness to twelve centuries of ceramic art from the Middle Ages to modern times, the Ariana is one of Europe’s great museums specializing in glass and ceramics.

Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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