Theatre director Chokri Ben Chikha travelled to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories early this year in preparation for his new play ‘Persians. Triumph of Empathy'. Director Jan Beddegenoodts accompanied him and made a film about the trip and some pressing questions: Can you have empathy for your enemy? And who is prideful now? Netanyahu

How free is the cultural sector today to create, speak, and act? Together with a panel of field experts, we will explore these stimulating questions in an Octavian discussion (inner and outer circle) where diverse perspectives come together. Speakers: Franky Devos (VIERNULVIER), Chokri Ben Chikha (Action Zoo Humain), Ann Overbergh (Kunstenpunt), Agnes De Maeseneir (Victoria Deluxe), Ludo De Brabander (Vrede vzw), Sara Oklobdzija (artist/researcher, e.g., Apartheid-Free Zone).

21 nov - 20 dec | Together with several other organisations, Action Zoo Humain is part of the multi-day event ‘Eye on Palestine’. We aim to introduce audiences to Palestinian and international directors, artists, writers, musicians, scientists and activists.

Rotterdam event from 11 to 13 October 2024 - organised by (A)WAKE to explore its assumed politically neutral position within the Dutch cultural, academic and artistic spheres, with lectures, workshops, performances, visual arts and club nights.