"Life After Genocide" on display at the 13th Human Rights Film Festival in Geneva- FIFDH

613 bodies were laid to rest in Potocari on July 11th 2012. 2015 marks 20 years since the genocide took place in Srebrenica.

The FESTIVAL DU FILM ET FORUM INTERNATIONAL SUR LES DROITS HUMAINS  will take place in Geneva 27th of February to 8th of March. The program is amazing- great films followed by great debates and discussion forums. My project on "Life After Genocide" from Srebrenica, Bosnia and Rwanda will be permanently displayed and I hope some of you will have the chance to drop by. Here is a link to the program!

This project has been supported by:

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20 years- Srebrenica. 21 years Rwanda. FIFDH- Geneva.

Coffins being carried out to be buried during the "Burial of the Dead" on July 11th, 2014. 175 bodies were laid to rest at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery, just outside Srebrenica in 2014. 

In around 2 weeks, the FESTIVAL DU FILM ET FORUM INTERNATIONAL SUR LES DROITS HUMAINS  will take place in Geneva- I will post parts of the program here, once it is available. My project on "Life After Genocide" from Srebrenica, Bosnia and Rwanda will be permanently displayed and I hope some of you will have the chance to drop by- 27th of February to 8th of March!

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London. Inspiration and editing!

There is a party there, across the Grand Union Canal

Very nice to be back in London.

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Photography Workshop- BHUTAN- August 2015

Bhutan Photo Workshop August 2015!

Plenty fantastic photography experiences- but be prepared to also be photographed!

Isolated in the Himalayas for centuries and untouched by mass tourism, Bhutan is a hidden gem for photographers. 

"Set out into the kingdom of Bhutan to shoot images of its welcoming people, exquisite temples, timeless farming villages, and the towering Himalaya. Capture scenes from a lively market or crimson-robed monks against a backdrop of whitewashed dzongs. Capture the spirit of happiness in the smile of kids, in an archery game and the celebration of ancient ceremonies. Practice your photographic skills while learning about Gross National Happiness and discovering this breathtaking country"

On this workshop I will be travelling with Alvaro Moreno, an expert on tourism and sustainable travels... He spent a year working for the tourist authorities in Bhutan and knows the place better then most.. In addition, there will be a local English speaking guide who will help us navigate through some of the major sites worth photographing!

 Itinerary:

11 August – Latest day to depart towards Kathmandu (contact us for other cities). Earlier departures possible.

12 August – Arrival to Kathmandu. Warm-up photo session in the historical city centre.

13-19 August – Photo workshop in Bhutan.

19 August – Departure to Kathmandu and day tour.

Depending on flight schedules, sightseeing might be possible. For those who continue back to Europe, night flight to country of origin.

20 August – Arrival to city of origin.

Daily planning

The workshop will be mostly hands-on. Every day in Bhutan will include a new visit and plenty of photo opportunities. The guide will explain what and where we will visit, the photographer will explain what we will focus on and give some guidance on how to approach the new photo opportunity. The goal will be to improve your photography skills and bring with you a nice portfolio from Bhutan at the end of the trip.

Level of the workshop

This workshop is perfect for beginners as well as advanced amateurs who want to get better at travel and reportage photography. Other travellers or partners of participants who want to discover Bhutan are also welcomed to join and whenever possible some alternative visits might be arranged, although they will mostly have to adapt to the rhythm of the group.

Information

Dates: 11-20 August 

Cost: 3990.- USD

Group Size: 5-8

Incudes:

• All Workshop activities
• Flight Kathmandu- Paro- Kathmandu
• 6 Nights in Bhutan in single room occupancy (double room also possible)
• 1 night in Nepal in single room occupancy
• All meals in Bhutan; 1 dinner, 1 breakfast in Nepal
• Local English speaking guide
• All visit and transport in Bhutan
• All taxes
• Visa for Bhutan

More information here:

https://butanexclusivo.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/photo-tour-to-bhutan-11-20-august-2015.pdf

For registration, contact me directly or Alvaro Moreno/ Butan Exclusivo on info@butanexclusivo.com 

#bhutan #workshop #photography #photojournalism #munk #monastry #dechenphodrang #photographer #travelphotography

Fint Portrett i Sandefjords Blad

Linda Hansen, journalist in Sandefjords Blad Newspaper in Norway, wrote a wonderful article on my  work. It was published last Saturday and it was great to get so much feedback from my home town, Sandefjord! I am looking forward to get a copy in the post in the next few days. Here is a link to the online version: https://www.sb.no/kultur/stadig-flere-ser-kristians-bilder/s/5-73-26098

The article in Sandefjords Blad last Saturday

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Little girl dancing, outs the door at Janvier's place.

From her bed, Janvier (from the previous post) can see the corridor in the house where she lives. This young, little girl often comes to play. Janvier was 11 in 1994, this girl is younger, but one can only imagine how different her life would have been without her injuries.

This young girl often play as she visits Janvier.

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Reverien met Janvier again at her house in Kibungo, Rwanda.

Reverien met Janvier Uwumukiza when both were at the same red cross hospital in 1994. She was 11. She had been thrown into a very deep pit. As a result, she is paralysed from neck and down. Only a little bit of movement in her left arm remains. Still, she greeted us at her house in Kibungo near the boarder to Tanzania. She had a big smile, make up and new, pink, nails. But life is not easy. She prefers her room to stay rather dark, has a small TV set for entertainment and of course help with just about everything. She has been 20 years in bed. She can not move at all. Not even to be take outside.

Reverien met Janvier again at her house in Kibungo, Rwanda. 

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At John's

I visited John's place. He lives near the airport in Kigali, in the Remera district. I enjoyed seeing his new place, shame he is not running his Tea Room anymore- it was such a great place! Instead, he prepared my coffee.

John preparing coffee at his place in Remera, a district in Kigali.
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Reverien: Back at the house.

It all happened 20 years ago- still, the house is there, his aunt lives there now and takes care of the place. Kids are playing in the yard, running down the road, just like nothing had ever happened. It is easy to see how the life must have once been.

A child is playing outside the house of Reverien in Mugina.

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The day before

Courage is a big word. Some people have been through more then others. Reverien falls into this category. The plan was always to visit his old village- where he grew up and spent the first 15 years of his life, in Gitarama, Rwanda. He was 15, in 1994. During the genocide, he lost all the nearest 43 family members. Here we see Reverien the day before he went to visit his old village.

Reverien, Kigali, Rwanda, January 2015

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Streets of Kigali

The streets of Kigali... Good friends, lots of talk... more to come... http://ks-imaging.blogspot.com/search/label/Rwanda

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John. Chez Lando... Arsenal.

Anyway- Football was never my biggest passion. Still- I'd watch it every now and again- John- like many in Rwanda follows the English Premier league. Arsenal-is often-the team to follow. Well- they won against West-Ham, 2-1, on this occasion! I guess that was good- on this occasion!

John at Chez Lando, Kigali. Watching Arsenal FC.

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Feature in Nikon Pro Magazine.

I am really delighted, and a little humble, that Nikon Pro Magazine decided to feature part of my project about "Life After Genocide". The part is over six pages and is about Rwanda and the spirit there that helps move the country forward. Nikon Pro is published in several languages as a print and as an iPad edition. To subscribe Nikon Pro. More on Rwanda. More on Bosnia. More news on this project in the coming weeks and months.

Nikon Pro feature, winter 2014.

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Rwanda: The Lawyer and house distribution

Lawyer John Bosco, explained to me how it worked once prisoners who had been taking part in the genocide were released and had to move back into the community they came from. Inn rWanda, there was a rehousing program put in place in order too re build houses that had been burnt down. Also, it was designed so that that prisoners who came back could not re-commit crimes easily. It basically means that people who had killed were living next to survivors. This "pattern of houses" meant that neighbours are living close together and the community would be able to keep an eye out for each other. To me, an outsider, it seemed rather surreal that someone who escaped genocide would potentially live next to someone who took part in genocide. In reality, it seems to be working pretty well. 

John Bosco in his office with his secretary

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November in the woods.

It is November- it is misty and wet. It is also a nice time to walk the dog in the woods- there are less people out and my dog likes running.

White running in the woods.

#workshop #storytelling #photojournalism #documentary #november #nikon #df #reportage #dog #photography #dogwalking #lausanne #switzerland #colours #wet #mist

Paris Photo_1

Paris Photo has become rather "arty"- that is OK- but still- a little more variety would be nice. Anyway- Paris is still really a great place to go and see photography, beyond the Grand Palais. My trip this year was a little different- it was visiting friends, meeting friends, doing a little photography as well as appreciating the displays at paris Photo. A nice mix!

A little bit of a street, on a quiet Sunday morning. 

Sunday Newspaper and a park

The evening has only just started- and the view fir a selfie is excellent!

Talking about selfies... There seems to be no place like Paris for selfies! (The stick is being sold for around 5 euros everywhere in Paris...)

Paris Photo 2014. OK, but certainly conceptual!
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Advija and her baby.

A while ago, around 3 years ago, I met with Advija. She lived in Vogosca, a suburb of Sarajevo. She also works for the radio station there. After interviewing her about how she remembers the war and about her plans for her fathers forthcoming burial, we agreed to meet again at the burial in Potocari on July 11th 2012. Today, Advija is married and she introduced me not only to her husband Admir, but also her two month old son, Vehbija, named after Advija's father. It was really great to see them again, such a different meeting then when I met them in Potocari in 2012.

Advija with her bay son, Vehbija, 2 months old. He is named after his grandfather. Advija's mother helps with the phone. 

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Sarajevo leaving.

Ok, so I already left Sarajevo- but it was an early morning, plenty mist or fog and I was happy that the  plane arrived the evening before. Other flights were cancelled or delayed. Beautiful it was. The sun was soon coming. Soon, I will be back.

Sarajevo airport. Mist. And soon some sun. November 2014.
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Paris Photo 2014

Paris Photo is on- 14-17 November, at the Grand Palais. It is the worlds biggest Photo Expo. If you are not collecting photographs, then it is an opportunity to get to see what is going on in photography. Well over a hundred galleries and publishers are present- In addition, the month of photography takes place all over the town...plenty other little chances of being some great work- well worth a visit! Let me know if you are there!

Paris Taxi driver stuck in traffic...?

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Dr. Fatima Klempic- Doutbasic

Fatima was 26 years old in July 1995. She had two and a half years earlier graduated from University as a medical doctor. She was pleased she could work at the hospital in Srebrenica as it had earned a very good reputation. In in 1995 things had dramatically changed and she ended up being a very young doctor working in extremely difficult situations with almost no equipment. The worst wartime situation in Europe since the second world war was happening outside the hospital and they were only a hand full of doctors working. When the genocide really started, Fatima as well as the other medical staff decide to walk with around 10000 others to Tuzla, 120 km away in order to reach the other "safe area". Fatima was one of only a handful of women to walk and to survive. Today, she works a gynaecologist and deliver babies at the University Hospital in Tuzla. She feels blessed that she can now bring life to the world, rather then work with death... She is married and has two children.

Fatima Klempic- Doutbasic at work at the Hospital in Tuzla.

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