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FIFOG – Festival International du Film Oriental de Genève, 21-29 avril 2018

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The 2018 edition of FIFOG starts tomorrow!

“The 13th International Oriental Film Festival of Geneva will take place from the 21st to the 29th of April 2018 in Geneva, Lausanne and neighbouring areas of France. Over a hundred quality films, spanning all genres, whose aesthetics match the difficult conditions of their genesis, will be screened, accompanied by discussions with either authors or specialists.

The aim of this 2018 edition is to highlight and inspire hope. We want to celebrate the visions of women, amplify the voices of the youth, and explore the complexities of oriental societies. On this occasion, we take the opportunity to showcase the creativity of women, as they give expression to the hope of people who will not be silent in their struggle for a better life.”

Check out the full programme and enjoy!

Do you speak Google?

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How many times a day do you use Google for simple information or documentary research?

Check out our new guide designed to help you to use this everyday tool more efficiently. Discover how to use operators, how to set up an alert in Google Scholar, or how to connect from Google Books references to your affiliated library catalogue.

Just remember that despite its powerful engine, Google is not the best solution to all your questions. The Library offers multiple other tools you can use for your research, all of which are more respectful of your privacy.

Illustration by Reagan Ilunga, shared under license CC0.

FIFDH – International film festival and forum on human rights, Geneva, 9-18 March 2018

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The 2018 FIFDH starts today!

Over the next 10 days, attend screenings, conferences and discussions around Geneva and Western Switzerland. Check out the full programme and enjoy some of the dozens of cultural events and debates focused on human rights.

A special screening of “Le Vénérable W” will take place at the Graduate Institute on 14 March, featuring director Barbet Schroeder.