-Is a creator entitled to take a moral stand in art?
-More than that: a political stance is absolutely necessary. ‘hold on to her’ is an anti-fascist film. It’s about being actively receptive to the affinities, proximities and affiliations with other situations of urgent struggle
INTERVIEW BY ANTHI ERMOGENOUS
You decided to tackle Mawda Shawri’s story. Was the purpose to debunk narratives and bring to light documents that never came to light?
No and yes.