{"id":208374,"date":"2025-01-31T23:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T22:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/?post_type=clarkson_event&#038;p=208374"},"modified":"2025-02-03T11:29:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T10:29:30","slug":"open-spaces-raff-x-iffr-panel-talk-preserving-culture-and-freedom-in-a-changing-syria","status":"publish","type":"clarkson_event","link":"https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/agenda\/open-spaces-raff-x-iffr-panel-talk-preserving-culture-and-freedom-in-a-changing-syria","title":{"rendered":"Open Spaces:\u00a0RAFF x IFFR Panel Talk \u2013 Preserving culture and freedom in a changing Syria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-intro-font-size\"><br>Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the role of art and culture in transitional periods. The talk will feature leading voices from the fields of music, film, and cultural preservation, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities for artists working in complex political landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1153\" src=\"https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/The_Visual_Feminist_Manifesto_Film_Still_1.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1738362967\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/The_Visual_Feminist_Manifesto_Film_Still_1.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1738362967 2048w, https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/The_Visual_Feminist_Manifesto_Film_Still_1-288x162.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1738362967 288w, https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/The_Visual_Feminist_Manifesto_Film_Still_1-432x243.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1738362967 432w, https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/The_Visual_Feminist_Manifesto_Film_Still_1-832x468.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1738362967 832w, https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/The_Visual_Feminist_Manifesto_Film_Still_1-1296x729.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1738362967 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>After 40 minutes, there will be a Q&amp;A session where the audience can engage directly with the speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Panelists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moderator: <strong>Rosh Abdelfatah, Director of the Arab Film Festival Rotterdam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hannibal Saad<\/strong> \u2013 Musician and festival organizer dedicated to cultural exchange and preserving Syria\u2019s musical heritage. His experience in international music events provides a unique perspective on the intersection of art, politics, and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Malaak Swed<\/strong> \u2013 Film producer and anthropologist who played a key role in documenting Syria\u2019s revolutionary period through short films. Her work focuses on capturing and narrating the country\u2019s profound transformations through cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reber Dosky<\/strong> \u2013 Dutch-Kurdish filmmaker known for his documentaries exploring Kurdish identity and broader societal issues. His award-winning film Radio Kobani highlights the aftermath of ISIS in Syria and showcases the power of storytelling in post-conflict societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discussion Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Artistic Freedom Under Islamic Rule \u2013 How can artists continue to express themselves within shifting political realities?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preserving Cultural Heritage \u2013 What are the challenges and strategies for safeguarding Syria\u2019s rich artistic traditions?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Role of Art in Transitional Periods \u2013 How can culture contribute to dialogue, healing, and resilience in a divided society?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date and time<\/strong>: 7 February, 15.00 \u2013 16.00 (Doors open at 14.30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: de Doelen Van Capellen Zaal, <em>free entrance without reservation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moroccan tea and cookies provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div data-name=\"acf\/block-events\" class=\"alignwide\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sr-only\">A list of events<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"grid items-stretch grid-cols-1 gap-4 lg:gap-8 lg:grid-cols-3 lg:text-zoom-lg:grid-cols-2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-component=\"teaser-event\" class=\"@container h-full group\">\n\t<div class=\"relative flex flex-col h-full rounded-lg bg-base-300 @md:flex-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative overflow-hidden image:w-full image:object-cover image:aspect-video image:rounded-t-lg @md:image:rounded-b-lg @md:basis-1\/3 @md:pl-8 @md:py-8 @lg:basis-1\/2\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/In-This-Together_Film-Still-1-832x468.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1774878479\" class=\"attachment-video_md size-video_md\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, (max-width: 1400px) 33vw, 408px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/In-This-Together_Film-Still-1-832x468.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1774878479 832w, https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/In-This-Together_Film-Still-1-288x162.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1774878479 288w, https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/In-This-Together_Film-Still-1-432x243.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1774878479 432w, https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/In-This-Together_Film-Still-1-1296x729.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1774878479 1296w, https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/In-This-Together_Film-Still-1.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1774878479 2048w\" \/>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"@md:hidden \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div data-component=\"arrow\" class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 transition-transform ease-out delay-75 -translate-x-6 group-hover:translate-x-0 group-hover:delay-0\">\n\t<div class=\"p-2 rounded-t-lg bg-base-300 group-hover:rounded-tr-none group-hover:delay-75\">\n\t\t<span class=\"relative z-10 w-[1em] h-[1em] icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M14.667 2.386v9.122a1.053 1.053 0 0 1-2.105 0V4.93l-9.43 9.428a1.054 1.054 0 1 1-1.49-1.491l9.429-9.429H4.493a1.052 1.052 0 0 1 0-2.105h9.121a1.053 1.053 0 0 1 1.053 1.053Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"absolute bottom-0 -left-1\/2\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"text-base-300 w-[1em] h-[1em]\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M-6.99382e-07 16L0 0L14.8537 6.49274e-07L0.000454783 0.000453934L0.000454791 16L1.14844 16C9.31183 16 15.9369 9.41382 16 1.2653L16 16L-6.99382e-07 16Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"absolute top-0 right-0 z-0 transition-transform translate-y-2 group-hover:-translate-y-full group-hover:delay-[50ms]\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"text-base-300 w-[1em] h-[1em]\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M-6.99382e-07 16L0 0L14.8537 6.49274e-07L0.000454783 0.000453934L0.000454791 16L1.14844 16C9.31183 16 15.9369 9.41382 16 1.2653L16 16L-6.99382e-07 16Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2 p-6 @xs:px-8 @md:py-8 @md:px-8 @md:basis-2\/3 @lg:basis-1\/2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-lg font-heading @md:text-xl\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/iffr.com\/en\/agenda\/iffr-x-oase-x-dispositif-international-worker-day\" class=\"absolute-link hocus:underline\">\n\t\t\t\t\tIFFR x OASE x Dispositif &#8211; 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