Transitional Justice and the arts

As a multidisciplinary field, transitional justice finds in the arts a catalyst mechanism, and an important information and reparation tool to support societies in transition. Literature, film, and performance, for example, have been a good instrument to document atrocities committed by abusive regimes but also to offer interpretations on reconciliation processes. As cathartic experiences and ways for memoralisation and remembrance, works of art have frequently given voice to the victims to tell their story or to evaluate the transitional justice mechanisms in their society. This new, interdisciplinary area of inquiry seeks to bridge disciplines and shed light on the changing role of art in societies in transition.

Film series

The ETJN is delighted to announce the continuation of its film series following its success during 2009-2010. As before, the series will run during the academic year and will be hosted by experts in transitional justice, film studies and/or film directors. This series include a versatile list that will allow the public to learn about experiences from different countries and conflicts. We have selected the films based on their artistic merit and geographical and thematic diversity. They present a good sample of how those conflicts and/or societies in transition integrate the six thematic areas that the network specializes in.

The ETJN is delighted to announce its film programme for the Academic Year 2011-2012:

• Week 5. 2 Nov. Los Rubios, Albertina Carri, Argentina, 2003.
• Week 10. 7 Dec. Disgrace, Steve Jacob, S. Africa, 2010.
• Week 17. 25 Jan. Honeymoons, Goran Paskaljevic, Serbia, 2009.
• Week 19. 8 Feb. Germany Year Zero, Roberto Rosselini, Italy, 1948.
• Week 24. 14 Mar. The Kite, Randa Chahal Sabag, Lebanon, 2003.

All screenings take place in LTB 10 on Wednesday evenings, 7.30 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Film series library