The autumn reunion of the defenders of human rights, the promoters of reflection, the amateurs of subversion, the brewers of diversity, and the inventors of the possible, the Festival des Libertés offers a multitude of documentaries, of debates, of spectacles, of exhibitions, and of concerts. All forms of expression engaged with the now, willing to be critical, inspired by the promotion of a more just world but also presented in a convivial and festive atmosphere that is the hallmark of the festival.
The 2018 edition of the festival will reflect critically on the evolution of the world through the prism of power. Power exists. It must be acknowledged without being demonized, idealized, or naturalized. It is not possible or desirable to do without it. However, it is essential to divide it and frame it so that it works for the common good and the blossoming of freedom. It is in this sense that the rule of law, the separation of powers and democracy developed… These principles on which it seems that, nowadays, government ministers, billionaires, and militant and true believer radicals unilaterally impose their points of view without caring about others, laws, communal conventions, or consultation. This unilateralism exemplifies the raw affirmation of power and privilege as reality. The complex and tense period we are living in needs the exact opposite if we are to build a livable future for all humanity.
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After two outstanding dates at AB last December, the Belgian indie pop group Girls in Hawaii will be returning to the Brussels scene at Festival des Libertés to promote their album “Nocturne”.
After a sold-out show at the Ancienne Belgique in April, Brigitte will be performing at the Festival of Liberties to introduce their new album, Nues.
Half thriller and half documentary, the Studio TN original production “The Attack” is adapted from the novel by Yasmina Khadra which follows the husband of a suicide bomber.
With a multitude of feminist inspirations, the Marthe Collective revisits the myth of the witch and denounces the domination applied to women’s bodies.
Groove rhythms and captivating dubs to celebrate Jamaica for a concert filled with soon-to-be legendary irie vibes.
The rising stars of the “Made in BX” wave sweeping over French-language rap these past few years, the duo Caballero & Jeanjass will be joined by a number of surprise guests.
At the end of five long years, a film and several musical collaborations, Grand Corps Malade releases his sixth album: “Plan B”, a strong, melancholic and moving opus.
Projected images, scale models, live music, electronic gizmos: an indefinable and joyful cocktail to probe the great questions of the Western World.
Drawing his inspiration from world music, trip-hop and deep house, Fakear blends genres in his lively and powerful music, creating the unique signature that sets him apart.
The latest rising star of the Jamaican school, precursors and major players in the Reggae Revival, Protoje skilfully mixes dub, rock and socially aware reggae.
He has nothing to envy to his father in terms of political commitment and uses his afro-beat music to denounce injustice, tyranny and stands tall against the oppression exerted by the authorities in power over their people.
