Living together in peace, despite our differences. That is the recipe to avoid conflict. The stories we tell, with pen or camera, show the world as it is, make people reflect and help to maintain peace.
For six weeks the VUB Community can watch inspiring and engaging films thanks to the partnership with Flagey and some inspiring curators. Every week a different theme, every week new films. All in the context of 'The World Needs You'. Order your (free) ticket on the film festival's website. You will receive an e-mail with your personal link for six weeks of film pleasure. Also this week we add inspiring stories op VUB’ers.
The world needs Peace where there is war, but also in the streets and neighbourhoods where conflict prevails over connection. Living together means forming a unity with respect for the other. For other opinions. Cultures. Viewpoints. Peace is about who you are in relation to others, and how we combine that into a strong story.
Beauty, humour and football
A very diverse and surprising selection this week. We explore the theme of Peace from special angles. Humour about prejudice. Beauty of a country and people at war. Team spirit between Brussels ketjes at BX Brussels. The rivalry between Messi and Ronaldo in the dust of Baghdad.
This week's curator is VUB Fellow, football fan and comedian Erhan Demirci, our regular host of the Student Kick-Off. A surprising choice? Perhaps it is. Or is humour and putting things into perspective the weapon to avoid conflicts? In any case, Erhan has a lot to say about living together beyond differences.