Poetry, Music & Conversation: Life in Iran
An evening with Mehdi Mousavi and Fatemeh Ekhtesari
Poetry, conversation, and readings from The Last Kiss
Event details
Date: Tuesday 12 May
Time: 18:00–19:30
Location: Stovner bibliotek
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Admission:
Free to attend
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4 places currently reserved.
This event is free, but capacity is limited. We recommend reserving a place in advance. If the event reaches capacity, priority will be given to those who have signed up via Facebook or signed up using the form below.
About the event
Once imprisoned and tortured for his poetry, :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} now writes freely about life in Iran, the realities of repression, and the experience of exile.
This evening brings together poetry, conversation, and music to offer a rare insight into everyday life in Iran — and how it is lived, remembered, and expressed through art.
What to expect
- Live conversation with the poet
- Readings from The Last Kiss
- Persian poetry (English & Farsi)
- Music
- Persian sweet treats
- Signed copies of the book available
Programme
A full programme will be published soon, including timings, readings, and contributors.
Participants
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Poet and author of The Last Kiss
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Writer, translator, and collaborator on the collection
Practical information
- Doors open: 17:45
- Seating: Limited
- Language: English / Persian
Presented by
Sic Publishing, an independent Norwegian press focused on bringing international and migrant voices to a wider audience.
