The 10th edition of the Festival Histoire et Cité delves into the intricate relationship between humans and animals, spanning from prehistory to the present. With nearly 150 invited guests, including Michel Pastoureau and Marie Darrieussecq, the festival offers conferences, film screenings, exhibitions, and roundtable discussions on contemporary animal-related issues. This free event takes place across multiple cities.
A panel discussion at IHEID will delve into the root causes of hunger, emphasizing the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Experts will examine disparities in resource access, agricultural policies, and the effects of environmental and economic crises. The discussion will highlight the challenges in the DRC, where conflicts and instability worsen food insecurity. Following the discussion, there will be a food drive to support UNIGE’HELP, aiding vulnerable individuals in Geneva. The evening will conclude with a friendly gathering over drinks and snacks.
In French.
Watches and Wonders Geneva invites you to a complimentary event in downtown Geneva, offering insight into the art of watchmaking and an exploration of the concept of time. At the Watchmaking Village, located at Pont de la Machine, visitors can engage in educational and cultural workshops and exhibitions. Discover the intricacies of watchmaking professions and witness live qualifications for SwissSkills 2025. Enjoy readings, screenings, and workshops that provide unique perspectives on time. Don’t miss the nighttime event and evening festivities in the Rue-Basses for a distinctive horological experience.
The MEG and Archipel Festival welcome South African guitarist Sibusile Xaba for a concert, followed by a meal and discussion led by Mo Laudi. This event, part of the MEGAFOLK series, celebrates the revival of South African maskandi through Xaba’s dreamy and socially conscious music. After the performance, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in conversation about his musical practice and the cultural context of his work.
Motherhood, What Does It Change?
Ingrid Thobois, writer and mother, and Louise Bentkowski, director, performer, and author, reflect on the role of mothers and those becoming one. Thobois offers a raw portrayal of motherhood, far from ideals and clichés, weaving together moments of tenderness and chaos. Bentkowski, on the other hand, examines what is passed down within these unique lineages. This exploration is part of the What Does It Change? series, a platform for discussing essential themes, presented by Labor and Fides editions.
In French.
Interview conducted by Pascal Schouwey, independent journalist. In partnership with the Histoire et Cité Festival.
Marie Darrieussecq describes herself as “atheist, feminist, and European.” She gained worldwide recognition at 27 with Truismes (1996), a sensual fable about a woman transforming into a pig, which sold over a million copies and was translated into around 40 languages. A graduate of the École Normale Supérieure, Darrieussecq has been a psychoanalyst, columnist, and author of books for children and art publications.
Known for her works such as Notre vie dans les forêts (2007) and Pas dormir (2021), she has remained loyal to the publishing house P.O.L. Her novel Il faut beaucoup aimer les hommes (2013) won both the Prix Médicis and the Prix des prix. Her twentieth novel, Fabriquer une femme (2024), explores the divergent paths of two childhood friends as they navigate adulthood through the 1980s and ’90s, a period marked by the AIDS epidemic, political struggles, technological revolutions, and societal pressures.
In French.
The Histoire et Cité Festival delves into how animals are used in posters to symbolize regions or promote tourism and consumerism. It also addresses environmental awareness and debates on topics like hunting and the return of large predators in Switzerland. Organized in collaboration with the Bibliothèque de Genève and the Valais Media Library, the event will feature a presentation by Simon Roth.
In French.
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