CULTURE & DIALOGUE
WHAT WE DO
National, political and religious identities remain subjects of contention around the region. People in the Middle East are called upon to rally around narrowly defined values that are deployed in struggles over markets, power and cultural hegemony, and often have little opportunity to choose and decide how to define themselves, where to look for sources of inspiration and pride. The program Culture and Dialogue wants to widen understanding about the cultural dimensions of conflict and their relation to globalization and inequality of power, and supports cultural expressions and perspectives of socio-political issues and cross-cultural exchange.
Interview with Lebanese artist Raphaelle Macaron
Interview with Lebanese artist Raphaelle Macaron - Heinrich Böll Foundation Beirut - Middle East
Watch on YouTubeShe did an amazing visual adaptation of Heinrich Boell’s short story “The Death of Elsa Baskoleit” – the Lebanese Artist Raphaelle Macaron. Coming from Paris, she sat with us and talked about illustrating a text that evokes already strong images. You find her contribution in our graphic novel “The Space that Remains”, published last year on the 100 anniversary of Heinrich Boell.
Interview with Egyptian illustrator Magdy el-Shafee
Interview with Egyptian illustrator Magdy el-Shafee - Heinrich Böll Foundation Beirut - Middle East
Watch on YouTubeOn the occasion of Heinrich Boell’s 100th anniversary, we asked Magdy Al-Shafee, Egyptian illustrator, to turn Heinrich Boell’s short story The Laugher into a comic for our graphic novel “The Space that Remains”. On his recent visit to Beirut, we saw him in our office. Watch his intriguing story on how he struggled with finding a matching character!
100 Years of Heinrich Böll Celebration
100 Years of Heinrich Böll Celebration - Heinrich Böll Foundation Beirut - Middle East
Watch on YouTubeThis video featured a scenic reading by Yara Bou Nassar (Something Will Be Done) / "Meddling is the only way to remain realistic" - a panel discussion on the relationship between arts and politics with Hanane Hajj Ali, Yazan Halwani , Luna Ali and Mari Meen Halsoy / and an exhibition of illustrations by Raphaelle Macaron, Migo Rollz and Magdy el-Shafee.
We Cannot Go there Now, my Dear - Trailer - Heinrich Böll Foundation Beirut - Middle East
Watch on YouTubeThe Middle East Office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation supports the production of short and long feature films and documentaries that explore topics of immediate interest for the Lebanese, Syrian and Iraqi societies. Our key topics are ecology and sustainability, statehood and participation, conflicts and international politics, culture and dialogue.
All films supported by the foundation are available with English subtitles. They can be obtained for public and private screenings as hard copies (DVD/Blu-ray/DCP), as digital files or through streaming access.
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Contact us: info@lb.boell.org