We are delighted to be hosting Taha Siddiqui, a Pakistani investigative journalist, living in exile in Paris since 2018. This talk will be in interview format and we'll talk about his graphic memoir, The Dissident Club, published in English this year in May.
With attacks against freedom of press rising globally, we will also speak to Mr. Siddiqui about press freedoms, specifically in Pakistan, and in general, why many journalists are leaving their countries of origin, and also, does exile mean complete safety?
Siddiqui will also get into the back-story of how he ended up using comic books as a means for his autobiography, and tell us more about his other project which the book takes its name from : The Dissident Club, a socio-cultural bar in the heart of Paris, that he has been running for 5 years.
There will also be an opportunity to buy a signed copy of The Dissident Club.
What are "Talks in English"?
Our "Talks in English" series is organized as part of our Teaching Centre activities and is open to all free of charge, upon registration and within the limits of available places.
We offer monthly Talks in English on different themes, given by our teachers and external speakers. Information about the upcoming events will be available on our website and social media networks.
We also offer refreshments at the end of the conference to allow participants to practice their English
