Sakharov Special

On Friday 28 March, Movies that Matter will host a special screening dedicated to the Sakharov Prize. In 2024, the prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and president-elect Edmundo González Urrutia. This free event is in honour of all Venezuelans fighting for freedom and democracy.

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Programme

The evening will open with spoken word by Rachel Rumai Diaz and photography by Jose Hernandez. Throughout the evening, two short films, Plástico and Looking for a Donkey, will be alternated with in-depth discussions. Moderator Edwin Koopman will engage in conversation with MEP Catarina Vieira and Ibelice Engelhardt (Viva Venezuela Foundation).

Guests

Rachel Rumai Diaz is a writer, poet, spoken word artist and founder of literary platform for intersectional feminism Zus ‘n Zo. Through her work, Rachel looks for a connection between art and activism, both on stage and behind the scenes, she is committed to creating awareness and making more space for unheard voices. Because of her Afro-Latin American and Black Caribbean background, she has a broad vision of society and is particularly interested in projects surrounding heritage, identity, intersectional feminism and transcultural art.

Jose Hernandez, born in Caracas, Venezuela, is a self-taught documentary photographer, with work featured in Vogue, ELLE, and VICE. Jose is the Founder of [AI]deal, a Gen AI studio in Amsterdam. His debut film, “The Nigerian Prince,” was recognised at the New Creators’ Showcase at Cannes 2024. Alongside his AI work, Jose has over 15 years of experience in advertising.

Edwin Koopman is a journalist, writer and lecturer focussing on Latin American politics and current affairs, including armed conflict, the drugs war, human rights, peace building and environmental issues. On the spot coverage for Dutch, Belgian and British media (print and radio) from and about Latin American.

Catarina Vieira, born in Portugal in 1996, is a Member of the European Parliament, representing GroenLinks-PvdA. She serves as coordinator for the Greens-EFA group in the Subcommittee on Human Rights, and is a member of the International Trade Committee. In her work, she defends upholding the values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law in EU’s foreign policy, particularly in relations with the Global South.

Based in The Netherlands, Venezuelan Ibelice Engelhardt, works for Viva Venezuela Foundation. Viva Venezuela Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Venezuelans and Dutch citizens committed to uniting the Venezuelan diaspora and promoting history, culture, and traditions. Over the years, the mission has evolved, and they have become a key player in the defense of human rights and the pursuit of justice for victims of crimes against humanity in Venezuela.

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