ABOUT RESISTANCE: SESSION 3

Session 3: Who do you trust and why?

"There's no way to escape! It's your fault since you influenced us and led us astray." - The tiny fish said to the little black fish. How did the little black fish and his new fellowship end up in this precarious situation? Are the accusations against the little black fish fair? Is the little black fish a hero? 

Come and join the third session of the reading and research group “About Resistance” to find out. The group will be taking a closer look at the fish’s journey, it’s periods of loneliness and first encounters with feelings and acts of betrayal, which could lead to a dramatic and sudden end to its journey. In this session we will welcome several guests who will give us special insights into the Gezi protests in Turkey in 2013, as well as the history of Sudan and Sudanese art. In addition, poet Salah Yousig will read some of his poems.

About Resistance

At the heart of our discussion is the Iranian literary fairy tale The Little Black Fish – written in the 1960s by the writer, folklorist, and teacher Samad Behrangi. This story serves as an allegory for resistance and the quest for a better world. It’s considered one of the most significant political works of art in 20th-century Iran.

Using this tale as our foundation, we will explore resistance movements in places like Palestine, Sudan, and Chile – looking at their similarities and differences, and asking ourselves what lessons we can draw from them. In our discussion group, we aim to critically engage with international anti-fascist, anti-imperialist, anti-capitalist, and anti-colonial resistance groups. Together, we will research, discuss, and share ideas – without romanticising or demonising any of these movements.

Our discussion sessions will eventually lead to the development of a theatre piece on the same theme, with the fairy tale as the thread that ties it all together, woven with international songs of resistance.

December 1st, 14-19pm

LANGUAGES: German, English

We apologise, for “with the rubbles of old palaces” currently not being wheelchair accessible. Please contact us with any accessibility questions, we will try to accommodate as best as possible.