På engelska/In English: Haiyu Rebel Singer Mariem Hassan and the struggle for a Free Western Sahara

Name: På engelska/In English: Haiyu Rebel Singer Mariem Hassan and the struggle for a Free Western Sahara
Start: 2025-04-09T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2025-04-09T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Fredsgatan 2, 11152 Stockholm, Sweden

Schedule

Wed Apr 09 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Fredsgatan 2, 11152 Stockholm, Sweden | Stockholm, ST

I Saharaöknen ekar Mariem Hassans kraftfulla röst som en symbol för västsahariernas kamp för frihet, där hennes musik har givit både hopp och styrka i deras strävan efter självständighet i Afrikas sista koloni. Filmen är ett resultat av ett samarbete mellan filmkollektiven Saharawi Voice och RåFILM.
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Välkommen till en kväll om Västsahara med visning av dokumentärfilmen Haiyu – Rebel Singer Mariem Hassan and the struggle for a free Western Sahara. Kvällen inleds med stå upp komikern Asria Mohamed. Efter filmen blir det samtal med regissörerna Alex Veitch, Mohamedsalem Werad och Asria Mohamed.
Dokumentären skildrar Mariem Hassans liv och hennes outtröttliga kamp för självständighet, genom intervjuer med familj, vänner och andra som påverkats av hennes musik. Med arkivmaterial och personliga berättelser målas ett levande porträtt av en kvinna vars konst berörde människor över hela världen. Filmen är ett resultat av ett samarbete mellan filmkollektiven Saharawi Voice och RåFILM.

STAND-UP: Vintage Scandi Vibes: From Sweden with Love Show
Hör den västsahariska aktivisten och komikern Asria Mohamed på en oförglömlig stand-up-show där hon navigerar kring barndomsminnen av secondhand kläder som donerats till flyktigar och den moderna besattheten av "vintage"-trender. Uppvuxen i de västsahariska flyktinglägerna till ett annat liv i Norge delar Asria med sig av sin resa med skarp humor och ett nytt perspektiv på livets alla vändningar.
Programmet görs i samarbete med Saharawi Voice, RåFILM, Svenska Västsaharakommittén och Afrikagrupperna.
In English
Welcome to an evening about the Western Sahara and screening of the film Haiyu – Rebel Singer Mariem Hassan and the struggle for a free Western Sahara. The evening will begin with the stand-up comedian Asria Mohamed. After the film there will be a talk with the directors Alex Veitch, Mohamedsalem Werad and Asria Mohamed.
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In the Sahara desert, the voice of one of North Africa's greatest singers still echoes. A voice that has uplifted and given hope to a forgotten struggle. Mariem Hassan’s life and music have been deeply affected by the ongoing tragedy committed to the Sahrawis throughout the colonial era continuing up to this very day. Her songs have been given comfort and hope, and have been used as a tool in the fight for independence in Africa's last colony, Western Sahara.

The documentary intertwines the life narrative of Mariem Hassan with her relentless quest for the territory’s liberation. Through interviews with family, friends, poets, soldiers and fellow musicians, viewers gain insight into Mariem's important influence. Mariem’s music plays a central role in the film and for the audience the lyrics create a unique insight into the musical treasure and history of the land. Archival footage and personal anecdotes paint a vivid picture of a woman whose artistry transcended borders and touched the hearts of those who listened.

The film is made in collaboration between the filmmaker collectives RåFILM from Sweden and Saharawi Voice from the Western Sahara refugee camps in Algeria. The title "Haiyu" – meaning to encourage in Arabic– reflects both Mariem's rebellious spirit and the collective determination of a people in their ongoing struggle for a free Western Sahara.
STAND UP: Vintage Scandi Vibes: From Sweden with Love Show
Join Saharawi activist and comedian Asria Mohamed for an unforgettable stand-up show where she hilariously navigates the clash between childhood memories of second-hand everything and the modern obsession with "vintage" trends. From the Sahrawi refugee camp to life in Norway, Asria shares her journey with sharp wit and a fresh perspective on life’s quirks.
The event is made in collaboration with Saharawi Voice, RåFILM, Svenska Västsaharakommittén and Afrikagrupperna.