In this episode of our Red Dot Series, we spotlight Rosh Abdelfatah, a filmmaker from a Syrian and Kurdish background currently living in the Netherlands! Rosh shares how his early life in Syria and the rich cultural tradition of oral storytelling shaped his creative direction. Bringing you through his journey as a refugee who found a home for his art in the Netherlands, we discover how his experiences have driven his work as the artistic director of the Rotterdam Arab Film Festival since 2011.
Red Dot Series
The Red Dot Series spotlights inspiring individuals who each, in their own ways, bridge cultural divides, foster mutual understanding, and advance Euro-Arab dialogue. From visionary filmmakers to trailblazing young entrepreneurs, the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation sits down with these remarkable figures to reveal how small, local initiatives generate big waves of impact.
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Follow the Red Dot: Storytelling and Diaspora with Rosh Abdelfatah
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Follow the Red Dot: Honouring Arab Heritage Through Coffee, Music & Art
In this episode of our Red Dot Series, we spotlight Fatima Mahmoud, a Palestinian born in Syria living in the Netherlands, also known as the mother of Tabaria! Starting with her coffee machine, she has created a community and space for preserving and sharing Arab culture through food, music, drinks, and art, becoming what is now known as the Tabaria Cafe. Discover how Fatima’s Tabaria Family started with a coffee machine and blossomed into a vibrant community that brings people together and celebrates the rich heritages of the MENA region.
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Follow the Red Dot: Preserving Arab Culture One Stitch at a Time
In this episode of our Red Dot Series, we spotlight Fatima Abbadi, a remarkable woman of Palestinian, Jordanian and Italian descent, preserving Arab culture and building connections through her embroidery workshops. Discover how Fatima’s workshops bring people together, weaving threads of tradition, creativity, and empowerment. Through her work, she bridges cultural divides, fostering appreciation for the rich heritage of the MENA region both within the Arab community and out.
