<p>In our first episode, we feature a conversation between filmmakers Jude Chehab and Ruzgar Buski who participated in the Close Up program between 2020-2021. They discuss various aspects of documentary filmmaking, defining oneself in one’s given circumstances, and navigating the international industry while challenging its status quos.</p>

In our first episode, we feature a conversation between filmmakers Jude Chehab and Ruzgar Buski who participated in the Close Up program between 2020-2021. They discuss various aspects of documentary filmmaking, defining oneself in one’s given circumstances, and navigating the international industry while challenging its status quos.

Episode 1: Ethics & Politics of Representation

Cultural legacy is one of the most important possessions each of us carry. It is an essential part of our individual and collective identity. In Southwest Asia and North Africa, “official” narratives often stifle complex cultural legacies. CLOSE UP: THE PODCAST dives deep with its filmmakers to explore cultural & historical identity and what it means to be an artist today, with all its complexities ⁠—  its vivacity and spirit, diversity and paradoxes. What unfolds is an imaginary space in which we challenge our realities while regaining our rich inclusive society.

Society & Culture

Cultural legacy is one of the most important possessions each of us carry. It is an essential part of our individual and collective identity. In Southwest Asia and North Africa, “official” narratives often stifle complex cultural legacies. CLOSE UP: THE PODCAST dives deep with its filmmakers to explore cultural & historical identity and what it means to be an artist today, with all its complexities ⁠— its vivacity and spirit, diversity and paradoxes. What unfolds is an imaginary space in which we challenge our realities while regaining our rich inclusive society.

Cultural legacy is one of the most important possessions each of us carry. It is an essential part of our individual and collective identity. In Southwest Asia and North Africa, “official” narratives often stifle complex cultural legacies. CLOSE UP: THE PODCAST dives deep with its filmmakers to explore cultural &amp; historical identity and what it means to be an artist today, with all its complexities ⁠—  its vivacity and spirit, diversity and paradoxes. What unfolds is an imaginary space in which we challenge our realities while regaining our rich inclusive society.

Share Episode 1: Ethics & Politics of Representation

Sign up to save your podcasts

Episode 1: Ethics & Politics of Representation

Episode 1: Ethics & Politics of Representation