Philippe Clerc, conference speaker, examines the life and work of Stéphanie Guerzoni, a Swiss painter who trained with Ferdinand Hodler and pursued a cosmopolitan career in Paris, Genoa and Rome.
This lecture investigates her artistic journey, from Hodler’s influence to the autonomy she developed in Italy. It explores recurring themes, stylistic evolution, and the significance of her international career for Swiss art history.
In French.
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.
Kyra Dupont Troubetzkoy, author of La disparue de Córdoba (Favre, February 2026), presents her new novel and discusses its origins and themes. In conversation with journalist Julie Vasa, she examines narrative strategy, character construction and the research behind the book, offering insights into her writing practice and investigative approach. The discussion will explore motifs of disappearance, memory and place, followed by a signing session.
In French.
Joséphine de Weck moderates a conversation with Muriel Mayette‑Holtz and Gilles Privat, two leading figures of contemporary French theatre. Mayette‑Holtz, actress and director and former general administrator of the Comédie‑Française, now heads the CDN de Nice. Privat, trained at École Jacques Lecoq, is an award‑winning actor (Molière 2008; Syndicat de la Critique 2023). They discuss their work on Le Tartuffe, character interpretation, directing choices and the craft of acting.
In French.
A crucial forum questioning whether healthcare is a right or a privilege, preceded by a screening of Chronically Ignored. Journalists, activists and health experts examine the structural inequalities of Western healthcare systems, from the invisibilisation of chronic and post-infectious illnesses to gender and social bias, and ask how political choices shape access to care.
The discussion is interpreted in English and French (with French surtitles); the film is in German and English, with French and English subtitles.
This monthly sharing circle invites participants to present short recommendations across books, comics, films, music and video games. Attendees exchange personal reflections, discuss themes, formats and emotional impact, and discover new titles through concise presentations and attentive listening. The format encourages community-driven cultural exploration, deepening appreciation for diverse media and fostering conversation about narrative, aesthetics and personal resonance. Suitable for those who wish to present or simply listen and be inspired.
Taline Garibian and Jérémie Foa lead a discussion on extreme violence, its manifestations, and ways of managing it, in collaboration with the Haute école de musique, where students provide a musical welcome. Moderated by Alexis Favre, a journalist with RTS, this conversation is part of the “Rencontres des Délices,” a series of debates organized by the Library of Geneva and the Maison de l’Histoire at the University of Geneva. These discussions aim to delve into political and collective violence.
In French.
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