Friday 4 December, 18:30

Gaza: Erasing 5,000 Years of History

Free

This discussion examines the archaeological heritage of Gaza and the fate of a remarkable collection conserved in Switzerland. It revisits the 2007 inauguration of the exhibition Gaza, at the Crossroads of Civilizations at the Museum of Art and History in Geneva, and considers what these objects reveal about a region shaped by successive civilizations.

Fadel Alutol, who documented the condition of Gaza’s sites in February 2025, shares first-hand testimony on the situation in the Gaza Strip. The session also brings together Béatrice Blandin, curator responsible for archaeology at the MAH, and Marc-André Haldimann, former chief curator, in a discussion moderated by Benoît Challand.

Rue de Fribourg 5,
Geneva, Switzerland

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Photo Credit: DR

Thursday 5 November, 18:15

The Invisible Odyssey: What the Rhône Reveals

Lectures & Workshops

Maison de l'Avenir

Explorer Rémi Camus returns to present the results of a scientific study carried out after descending the Rhône from its source in the Swiss Alps to the Mediterranean. The evening examines the presence of PFAS and other contaminants along the river, combining field exploration with environmental research.

A 52-minute documentary by Benoît Prabel is screened, followed by a presentation of the main findings and a discussion with the speakers and audience. A round table brings together Rémi Camus, Cécile Georget, Davide Staedler, Adrien Bonny and Nicole Gallina.

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8 September – 8 December

Pilates facing Artwork

Lectures & Workshops

MAH

These Pilates sessions draw inspiration from artworks to promote wellbeing through movement, breath and mindful presence. The practice explores how visual art can shape bodily awareness, combining gentle physical exercises with breathwork to improve posture, reduce tension and enhance concentration. Participants examine posture alignment, controlled movement and embodied attention, gaining practical strategies to integrate mindful movement into daily routines and foster a calmer, more attentive relationship with their body and surroundings.

In French.

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Thursday 5 November, 15:00

Paradoxes: Reinventing Fiction Production

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre Pitoëff

Pierre Zandrowicz, Emilie Valentin, Oriane Hurard and Marianne Levy-Leblond present Paradoxes, a case study developed by creators Maxime Donzel, Emilie Valentin and Pierre Zandrowicz. Their work examines how a series can be conceived and produced through a hybrid process combining live-action footage and generative AI tools.

The session explores the creative choices behind this audiovisual experiment, revealing how fiction is being rethought through new workflows, narrative forms and production methods. It addresses the implications of mixing human creativity with emerging technologies in contemporary series-making.

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Thursday 5 November, 16:45

Local Stories, Global Audiences

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre Pitoëff

Swiss producer Philippe Coeytaux, together with Etienne Daudin and Albin Lewi, joins this panel on the international potential of Swiss series. The discussion examines how local fiction and documentary projects can travel beyond Switzerland, drawing on industry perspectives from production, distribution, and market development.

It explores the role of strong IP, coproduction, financing, partnerships, and audience reach in building export-ready series. The session also introduces a new partnership around the SWISS SERIES label, designed to connect Swiss rights holders with international series professionals.

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Thursday 5 November, 18:30

Focus on Fanny Herrero

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre Pitoëff

Fanny Herrero is one of France’s most acclaimed screenwriters, known for hit television series that combine sharp humour with emotional depth. A two-time Globe de Cristal winner, she has helped shape contemporary French serial storytelling.

This moderated conference explores her writing career and the creative choices behind Call My Agent!, Standing Up, and Call My Agent! The Movie. It examines how her work balances ensemble writing, wit, and human complexity, offering insight into the craft behind popular television.

In English.

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2 – 6 November

Wright Colloquium 2026

Lectures & Workshops

Uni Dufour

Wright Colloquium 2026 brings together interdisciplinary inquiry to rethink what we call intelligence. The program examines intelligence across scales — from artificial systems and ant colonies to neurons and engrams — and considers cognitive, neurological and philosophical perspectives. Participants will explore how different forms of intelligence shape societies, knowledge and our worldviews, with discussions, panels and workshops aimed at advancing conceptual and practical understanding.

In French and in English.

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