Program

For three days, journalists will meet other knowledgeable mediators of information from different regions of the world in Innsbruck. In conversations with colleagues and other experts, visitors find out what is going on behind the scenes of the information on international events, which is often hastily and superficially conveyed, and can contribute.

Current social, political and cultural developments are the focus of the debates, from book presentations, exhibitions, doc-films and audio features. The Journalismusfest Innsbruck opens a window to the complex present in which we live.

The Journalismusfest Innsbruck opens a window to the complex present in which we live.

Haus der Begegnung

Interrogating the Rivers: Loisach, Isel and Río Ulla

A Performance on Nature’s Rights

Performance

A movement is gaining global momentum: the movement for nature’s rights. What if the bodies of water countered human interference with their needs and demands? What if they were recognised as legal persons, just like multinationals? They would be entitled to have lawyers represent them in court.
Three rivers will give testimony in this staged interrogation at the WCLW (World Council of Living Waters): Loisach (Tyrol and Bavaria), Isel (Eastern Tyrol) and Río Ulla (Galicia). Michael Riegner, jurist at the University of Erfurt, will question the rivers and comment on their statements; and – along with the audience – he will draft their final plea.

Loisach
Ruth Geiersberger, Performer and Actress, Munich

Isel
Katharina Zanon, Freelance Artist and Author, Eastern Tyrol

Río Ulla
Stefanie Zoche, Visual Artist, Munich

Judge
Michael Riegner, International Law, University of Erfurt

Concep
tClaus Biegert, Author and Environmental Activist, Uffing and Stefanie Zoche

German

Free admission

Depending on demand, Michael Riegner, Claus Biegert and Stefanie Zoche will offer a workshop after the performance.

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Die Mitwirkenden

Wir freuen uns auf Journalist*innen, Wissenschaftler*innen und NGOs aus verschiedenen Regionen der Welt.

Die Schauplätze

Die Veranstaltungsorte des Festivals liegen im Zentrum von Innsbruck. Sie sind zu Fuß gut zu erreichen.

Info

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