In turn-of-the-twentieth-century Turin, an accident in a textile factory incites workers to stage a walkout. But it’s not until they receive unexpected aid from a traveling professor (Marcello Mastroianni) that they find their voice, unite, and stand up for themselves. This historical drama by Mario Monicelli, brimming with humor and honesty, is a beautiful and […]
Moviment Graffitti is organising a series of initiatives on women’s rights during the weeks leading to the 8th March – International Women’s Day 2018. The first event is the screening of “If these Walls Could Talk”, (directed by Cher and Nancy Savoca, 1996), dealing with the topic of reproductive rights. The movie tells the story […]
As part of the initiatives connected to International Women's Day 2018, Moviment Graffitti is holding a talk entitled "Kurdistan: A Women's Revolution." Silvia Todeschini, who spent two years in Rojava (northern Syria) will present the situation in this area, where Kurdish groups have liberated and defended their territory from ISIS. They are currently facing a […]
Moviment Graffitti is holding the event "Women Who Fight: From the Italian Partisans to the Rojava Revolution", as part of its initiatives connected to International Women's Day 2018. Irene Incarico (Visiting Senior Lecturer at the University of Malta) will present three women of Italian Resistance - women who fought against fascism. Silvia Todeschini, who was […]
As part of the initiatives connected to International Women's Day 2018, Moviment Graffitti is organizing a talk entitled "Patriarchy, Misogyny...and men". The talk will be delivered by Aleksandar Dimitrijevic, from the organisation Men Against Violence Women’s rights movements have experienced opposition at every step of the way, from the moment first organised movements started forming […]
ReLeaf will be hosting a discussion panel on the burgeoning cannabis industry in Malta in the Quadrangle of the University of Malta. With Prime Minister Joseph Muscat calling the medical cannabis industry "the future", and full legalisation seemingly on the books over the next few years, it's time to discuss some of the main issues […]
Residents and NGOs are organising a Public Meeting to present and discuss the proposed project on the ITS site in Pembroke. An application has been filed for a 37-floor tower and a 17-floor hotel to replace the ITS building. Several other high-rise projects have also been proposed in the same area. What will the impact […]
On International Women's Day, we'll march down Republic Street together to denounce violence against women and all forms of sexism. After the march, around 8pm, we''ll meet at Maori Bar (Valletta) for some drinks and music. Violence against women is not decreasing in numbers and usually involves family or (ex)partners, not just a few delinquent […]
After the Women's Day March 'Semma' Leħnek' (which will be held in Republic Street, Valletta, starting at 5:30pm), we'll meet at Maori Bar to drink and dance together. All genders are welcome. FULL PROGRAM - International Women's Day Thu 15th Feb at 6:30pm: SCREENING OF "IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK" at 67, Strait Street, Valletta […]
Closing our program of activities connected to International Women's Day is the workshop & talk titled: (Re)claiming public spaces. Queer-Feminist street-art against street harassment Kl*aUs is a queer-feminist collective from Graz (Austria) which works on the topic of (street) harassment, power-relations in public space and possibilities of queer-feminist interventions as a way to reclaim the […]
Moviment Graffitti is organising a workshop entitled “Understanding the Movement for Trans Rights”. The workshop will be facilitated by Ruth Baldacchino, Co-Secretary General of ILGA World. The discourse on trans rights has recently become more visible, however there are still gaps in understanding trans issues, and it is clear we all have much to learn […]
EN A night of Italian music to dance your ass off. DJ Iole from Genova will play the best of Italian trash, classics and more. Entrance is free. Donations to Moviment Graffitti are welcome - these will help us fund our initiatives and campaigns. IT Una serata di musica italiana tutta da ballare. DJ Iole […]
