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Some substantial impressions from our open panel discussion in the framework of WAFF’s Special Program on Saturday, March 28, 2026: Transformative Resistance or Blind Spot?
Participants were: Javaneh Collective, mAny of us Collective, Loulwa Khour, Luna Al-Mousli.
This panel discussion explores the role of diaspora communities in shaping political discourse, memory culture, and solidarity across national borders. Artists and community organizers from the Iranian and Lebanese diasporas will reflect on the responsibilities and challenges of witnessing events from afar.
Photos: Hannaneh Heydari
LUT: Bobby Rajesh Malhotra (BRM)
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Hi, as far as I am informed no soundboard recording of the panel discussions were recorded this year. For the next edition a recording solution will be found for the panels.
great discussion and great festival concept, see you next year.
hi, super duper festival. not only the movies were a great choice, the discussions were very interesting to follow too
WE NEVER LEFT was an impressive flick. hope to see it screened here in Vienna again. Friends of mine missed it at the Metro kino and would love to get another chance.
Any chance the discussion was recorded? I sadly missed it.
as far as i know no recordings were made of the panels. we ll note that for the next edition to do so.
Thx & congratulations for this exciting festival premiere! I hope next year it grows even bigger, it is an highly needed convention here in Vienna.
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the panel discussion was very interesting. any chance the discussion was recorded?