Film screening in parliament: Human rights and top sport in focus!

Film screening in parliament: Human rights and top sport in focus!

Dr. Karl Renner-Ring 3, 1017 Wien, Österreich - On Monday, December 9th, at 5 p.m. there will be an exciting film screening on human rights in the Austrian Parliament. The green parliamentary club invites you to present the Iranian-Israeli feature film Tatami, who tells the moving story of Leila, a young judoka that is facing a far-reaching decision during the Judo World Championships in Tbilis. The focus is on the challenges that result from the pressure of the Iranian regime and the pursuit of personal success. This film project, which was created in cooperation with the co-director Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir, urgently illuminates the connection between sport, politics and human rights. As ots.at is reported Sports spokeswoman for the Greens, moderated.

After the film, a panel discussion will take place in which various experts take part. The panel participants include the top athlete Saman Soltani, the President of Judo Austria, Martin Poiger, and Bini Guttmann, member of the World Jewish Congress, and Minister of Sport and Culture Werner Kogler. The discussion will focus on the effects of authoritarian regimes on top international sport and show how cultural platforms can create positive connections. Access to the event requires a photo ID and prior registration. In addition, the history of the parliamentary building, which played a central role during National Socialism, such as parlament.gv.at reports that it has experienced in the course of history.