Tuesday 18 November, 18:30

Screening & Discussion – Blue Carbon

Free, registration required

Join us for a special climate evening at the Maison de la Paix featuring a screening of “Blue Carbon,” a film by Nicolas Brown, narrated by Jayda Guy and including Seu Jorge. This documentary delves into the oceans’ potential to absorb carbon. After the screening, engage in a roundtable discussion with the winners of the Young Activists Summit 2025: Rena Kawasaki, Dev Karan, and Marina El Khawand. Moderated by Ioana Popp, the event is organized in partnership with the FIFDH and the Geneva Graduate Institute.

In English & French.

Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2

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Photo Credit: YAS

Thursday 13 November, 18:15

Screening & Panel Discussion: The Shameless

Independent Cinema Lectures & Workshops

Maison de la Paix

The Shameless is a powerful film that explores caste, gender, and queer resistance through the story of two women on the margins of Indian society. Set against a backdrop of oppression and forbidden love, the film raises urgent questions about identity, freedom, and justice. A panel discussion with scholars and activists will follow the screening.

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September – June, Every Thursday

Thursday Debates

Lectures & Workshops

Uni Mail

The Geneva Debate Club, founded in 2022 as an English-language branch of the Club Genevois de Débat, meets every Thursday evening to provide a structured platform for practicing eloquence and critical thinking. Participants propose diverse topics, are randomly assigned pro or con positions, and engage in timed debates with interactive questioning periods.

With no participation obligation—observers welcome—evenings conclude with voting for the most convincing team and best speaker, followed by friendly bar discussions, creating an inclusive environment for developing debate skills in English.

Every Thursday evening at 18:15 during the university semester.

In English.

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Thursday 13 November, 20:00

The peace particle

Independent Cinema

CERN

New documentary on the history and future of CERN.

Made to mark CERN’s seventieth anniversary, The peace particle is a documentary written and directed by Alex Kiehl, which combines poetry, music and rare archival footage, with special access to the Large Hadron Collider, to reveal how CERN emerged from the ashes of war and continues to promote peace through science, now and in the future.

In English with French subtitles.

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Thursday 13 November, 18:00

An Evening with Jean-François Billeter

Lectures & Workshops

Librairie du Boulevard

Jean-Francois Billeter, an emeritus professor from the University of Geneva, introduces his latest book “New Sketches” at the Boulevard Bookstore. Having transitioned from his role as a professor of Chinese studies, he now focuses on his writings, blending scholarly precision with educational clarity. His work delves into the texts of Zhuangzi, Chinese calligraphy, and critiques Chinese history. “New Sketches” expands on his reflections regarding the current critical state, promoting a revolution in thought. This event offers an opportunity to discuss his career as a sinologist, philosopher, and historian, championing the spirit of the Enlightenment.

In French.

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23 September – 18 November

Tango & Health

Lectures & Workshops

MAH

The MAH offers “Tango&Health” therapeutic workshops that blend Argentine tango dance with a museum visit. These sessions are designed for individuals with neurological disorders (such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, post-stroke) and their loved ones. The workshops feature Claire Rufenacht, a dance therapist; Pedro Ratto, a dancer; and Murielle Brunschwig, a cultural mediator. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance.

Dates & Timings:

Tuesday 23 September, 14:30
Tuesday 7 October, 14:30
Tuesday 4 November, 14:30
Thursday 13 November, 17:00
Tuesday 18 November, 14:30

In French.

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September 2025 – June 2026

Ciné-club LES SŒURS LUMIÈRE

Independent Cinema

Les Cinémas du Grütli

LES SŒURS LUMIÈRE, the feminist film club of the Bibliothèque Filigrane, returns to Les Cinémas du Grütli with a cycle of six screenings from September 2025 to June 2026. Dedicated to the courtroom drama, this new edition offers a feminist re-reading of the genre, highlighting the challenges women face when confronted with moral and repressive orders.

Program Details:

Saint Omer — Alice Diop, 2022 (France): Thursday 25 September 2025
Une part du ciel — Bénédicte Liénard, 2002 (Belgium/France): Thursday 13 November 2025
Anna Göldin – Dernière sorcière — Gertrud Pinkus, 1992 (Switzerland): Thursday 29 January 2026
Le Silence autour de Christine M. — Marleen Gorris, 1982 (Netherlands): Thursday 5 March 2026
L’Audition — Lisa Gerig, 2023 (Switzerland): Thursday 7 May 2026
Hannah Arendt — Margarethe von Trotta, 2012 (Germany): Thursday 18 June 2026

All screening at 20:30.

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