Practical
Friday, 28 November, 2025
- 19:30 until 22:00
Espace Magh
Priemstraat 17
1000 Brussels
Priemstraat 17
1000 Brussels
Pay what you can between 5,75€ and 20,75€. Suggested price 15,75€
As part of the annual tribute to Moroccan sociologist and writer Fatima Mernissi (27 september 1940 – 30 november 2015), this year’s focus is on Moroccan filmmaker and author Saâd Chraïbi. For more than forty years, he has explored the major social and historical issues of his country, with particular attention to the position of women. As a leading figure of engaged cinema, he has also played an active role in shaping Morocco’s cultural policies.
Program
- Book presentation Fragments de scènes (2024): a personal and powerful account of political divides, struggles for emancipation, and collective memory in today’s Morocco.
- Film screening Le silence des violons (2025): a moving story of Hafsa, a young violinist defying her family’s expectations, supported by her grandfather who passes on the precious heritage of his musical art.
- Live music: a chaabi trio bringing the vibrant Moroccan style that blends tradition with celebration.
The evening will be moderated by Brussels-based author and activist Fatiha Saïdi.
Discussion in French. Film in Arabic and French with French subtitles.
Tickets
The combi-ticket, valid for the book presentation, film and concert, follows the pay what you can principle. You choose the amount that best fits your financial situation.
Price range: €5.75 – €8.25 – €10.75 – €13.25 – €15.75 (suggested) – €18.25 – €20.75.
Organization
This event is organized by Espace Magh and the Fatima Mernissi Chair at VUB (an initiative of RHEA – Research Centre on Gender, Diversity and Intersectionality).
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