Lives devastated, in Belgium but also in India, by asbestos and greed.
The film “Stolen Breath” by Daniel Lambo shows a cruel reality and asks a big question about our ability to regulate globalization.
A coalition of organizations invites you to a film debate to better understand the extent of the problem and together provide effective solutions.
Synopsis
After the death of his father and many others in his village in Flanders, director Daniel Lambo begins a thrilling quest to uncover the truth about the dangerous asbestos industry. His research takes him to the largest open-air asbestos dump in India and reveals a compassionless industry that still endangers the lives of workers and citizens across the planet. Unfortunately, several obstacles today make the search for justice difficult, if not impossible, for those affected. + info ➡️ http://www.breathless.film/
This film raises several points that we think are interesting to question: the need to put an end to the impunity of transnational companies and to put human rights ahead of profits. It is this immense task that is addressed by the treaty in preparation at the UN for 3 years, the 4th negotiation session of which opens in Geneva on October 15, 2018.
After viewing the film, we therefore suggest that you stay a moment to share your thoughts and questions.
After the film a meeting will take place with:
- Daniel Lambo, director of the film
- Denise Auclair, coordinator at CIDSE – International Cooperation for Development and Solidarity
- Jan Fermon, lawyer at the Brussels Bar for the asbestos trial
In practice
- Or ? Palace Cinema // 85, Boulevard Anspach, 1000 Brussels.
- When ? October 8, 2018 at 7 p.m.
- What ? Screening of the film “Le Souffle Volé” + debate in the presence of the director.
- Entrance price: €7 pre-registration: https://bit.ly/2NNePXH // €8.75 if not registered (payment on site)
This evening is organized by a coalition of organizations: CNCD-11.11.11, 11 11 11, Fian Belgium, Justice and Peace, Mutual Aid and Fraternity, Global Solidarity, Wereldsolidariteit Vzw And Broederlijk Delen as part of their week of action for a treaty that disciplines multinationals
