Interviews

Interview—04—2025

Bridging continents through culture: an interview with Vydia Tamby

Culture is not just an expression of identity—it is a powerful tool for development, dialogue, and transformation. Few understand this better than Vydia Tamby, a key figure in Senegal’s cultural landscape and a driving force behind initiatives that bridge Africa and Europe through arts and policy.

Interview—11—2024

Dialogue from between the world, a film connecting Lithuania and Senegal

The film Dialogue from between the Worlds reconstructs the imaginary meeting of two cinematic geniuses: Ousmane Sembène from Senegal and Jonas Mekas from Lithuania.

Interview—09—2024

Interview with the Justinas Vinciūnas: I seek connection through my work

With just a few days remaining until the premiere of “Open the Door”, a performance based on Silmiga by Burkina Faso-born playwright Aristide Tarnagda, we are delighted to share an interview with the director, Justinas Vinciūnas.

Interview—07—2024

Embracing Indigenous Narratives and Fostering Global Cultural Cooperation: An Interview with Samba Yonga

In this interview, Samba Yonga discusses her work in restoring African indigenous narratives, the challenges and successes in promoting intercultural understanding, and her vision for the future of cultural exchange and cooperation between Africa and the global community.

Interview—05—2024

Bridging Continents Through Art: An Interview with Thomas Engel, Managing Director of the International Theatre Institute

In this interview, Thomas Engel discusses his journey leading the ITI, the origins and goals of the Deconfining project, and the complex challenges of transcontinental artistic collaboration. His experience offers invaluable lessons on the power of theatre and the arts to bridge global divides.

Interview—04—2024

Interview with Iva Papić, one of the gifted Deconfining writers

Introducing Iva Papić, an accomplished author whose compelling narrative captured the attention of the judges in the Deconfining short story competition.

Interview—04—2024

Beyond the outer shell: interview with Dorotea Šušak, one of the Deconfining Writers

Meet Dorotea Šušak, a talented author whose narrative struck a chord with the judges of the “Deconfining” project’s short story competition.

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