The Adressa Conversation at Kosmorama: Anders Hammer

Anne Dorte Lunås from Adresseavisen will interview Anders Hammer after the screening of the films. He was there when the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, documented the Hong Kong demonstrators' protests against China, and now travels in and out of Ukraine. Anders Hammer has lived and traveled in war and conflict zones for many years. After working with Afghanistan for over 15 years, what are his thoughts on the current situation? How does he work? And what does he aim to achieve with his documentaries?

Do Not Split was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Documentary and provides an ultra-close look at the demonstrations that erupted in Hong Kong in 2019. Over a year, the film follows pro-democracy demonstrators facing violent police opposition as they fight against laws supported by the Beijing government, threatening the freedom of Hong Kong residents.

Anders Hammer's latest film, The Takeover, shot in 2021 and 2022, documents Afghanistan's dramatic shift as the Taliban regained control of the country after the U.S. withdrawal. This has severe consequences for women's rights and everyday life, and the film closely follows both activists and the Taliban regime.

The event is a collaboration between Kosmorama and Adresseavisen.
Tickets for the event will be available from February 16th.