In the wake of the recent tragic events in Paris, this powerful and moving film follows 12 loveable and courageous cartoonists – from Tel Aviv, Moscow, New York, Caracas, and Paris – as they brilliantly capture the comedy and tragedy in the world, armed with just a pencil
CATEGORY: Events
13 Feb: The Content and Context of Charlie Hebdo – Protecting freedom of expression and combating “hate speech”
The attack on Charlie Hebdo dramatically increased the pressure on freedom of speech in all of Europe. How do we respond to audiences who do not recognize satire as a legitimate form of free expression, without increasing this pressure?
19 Feb: As long as it’s funny – a discussion about comedy and censorship
The London Irish Comedy Festival is hosting a free event about comedy and censorship. Controversy has always surrounded the comedy industry, from...
10 Feb: Counter-censorship workshop
Index on Censorship is hosting a workshop on how the next generation of journalists can address threats and challenges to their freedom in Europe.
10 Feb: Four years of revolution: Bahrainis insist on political change
Lord Avebury, the Vice Chairman of the Parliamentary Human Rights Group cordially invites you to a press conference on: Four years of revolution:...
30 Jan: Walking the Tightrope – the tension between art and politics
Presenting the world premiere of a collection of 12 explosive political five minute plays by writers including Mark Ravenhill, Neil LaBute and Caryl...
23 Jan: Vigil for Saudi blogger sentenced to 1,000 lashes
Index on Censorship, English PEN and Article 19 will hold a peaceful vigil in front of the embassy of Saudi Arabia at 9am on Friday 23 January in...
2 Feb: Index magazine debate: Do we need a First Amendment in the UK?
Index on Censorship launch our Winter 2015 magazine on a historic day at the British Library
27 Nov: Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case – film screening + Q&A
Join Index for a screening and discussion of Andreas Johnsen’s acclaimed documentary about the famous Chinese artist Ai Weiwei
27 Nov: ArtFreedomWales free speech hearing
Index on Censorship is coming to Cardiff to ask the question: is Wales enjoying its right to artistic freedom of expression?