Pressing Matters: Film + Talk

Movies that Matter and the European Parliament invite you to a free special film screening of Of Caravan and the Dogs. This documentary takes you into the lives of Russian journalists fighting for press freedom and democracy. After the film, we will discuss together what freedom of the press, democratic values and the role of journalism mean, both in Russia and here in Europe.

Tickets Groningen (7 Nov)Tickets Tilburg (11 Nov)

About the film: Of Caravan and the Dogs

Of Caravan and the Dogs takes us behind the scenes at Russian independent media and NGOs before and after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As the Putin government quickly escalates its suppression of free voices, the journalists of Novaya Gazeta, Radio Echo of Moscow and Rain TV all try to find ways to keep doing their work.

The film is screened with English subtitles.

Talk with inspiring experts

After the film, an interactive discussion* is scheduled with an inspiring panel, including Mick ter Reehorst (co-founder Are We Europe) and journalist and presenter Gijs Sanders (BNNVARA’s De Marker), MEP Reinier van Lanschot (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance)** and journalist Pjotr Sauer (The Guardian). Together they will reflect on the themes in the film and link to current European (policy) issues. 

*Please note: in Groningen, the talk will be conducted in English. In Tilburg, the talk will be in Dutch.
** Reinier van Lanschot is only present at the screening in Tilburg.

Date and Location

Groningen
Thursday 7 November, 19:00 – 22:00
Pathé Groningen – room 4, Gedempte Zuiderdiep 78, 9711HL Groningen

Tilburg
Monday 11 November, 14:00 – 16:00
Mindlabs Building Fontys, Locomotiefboulevard 101, 5041 SE Tilburg. The screening is in the Bruisend Hart, immediately after entering through the main entrance

Tickets (free of charge)

The event is free, but we kindly request that you reserve a ticket. Book your free ticket quickly, as spots are limited.

Reserve your ticket for Groningen here. Reserve your ticket for Tilburg here.

This screening is offered in cooperation with the Liaison Bureau of the European Parliament in the Netherlands.