Sat 21.03
15:00 - 15:20
Vika Basement
Pub Talks

Prior to the screening of HIJRA, Charlotta Lysa will give a mini-lecture on the history of Saudi Arabia, MBS, and the changes over the past 10 years.

  • Date: Saturday, March 21
  • Time: 15.00
  • Venue: Vikakjelleren
  • Topic: The history of Saudi Arabia, MBS, developments over the past decade, and women’s and human rights
  • Speaker: Charlotte Lysa, Senior Research Fellow at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
  • Language: Norwegian

The mini-lecture will take place in the Vika Basement from 15.00 to 15.20 and will provide some academic context ahead of the HIJRA screening, which starts at 15.45.

About Pub Talks

Insight and historical knowledge are a good foundation for a more peaceful world. During the festival, we host Pub Talks events to learn more about Arabic-speaking countries. Prior to selected film screenings, experts are invited to provide context for the films. The Pub Talks events at the festival are free. You do not need a ticket to the film to attend.

The bar is open!

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