Summary
- Katia Antoniadi will discuss her reporting mission in Iran
- The conversation will focus on testimony from the field and the responsibilities of war correspondents
- A screening of Ari Folman’s animated documentary “Waltz with Bashir” will follow
- The event takes place on July 23, 2026, at 8:30 p.m.
Event Details
The Union of Press Photographers of Greece is organizing an evening dedicated to journalistic testimony from war zones.
On Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 8:30 p.m., journalist Katia Antoniadi will discuss her reporting mission in Iran, followed by a screening of Ari Folman’s animated documentary “Waltz with Bashir.”
The event is particularly significant because it brings together two different forms of documenting war: direct journalistic testimony from the field and a cinematic examination of memory, trauma and the responsibility of the observer.
Katia Antoniadi’s reporting mission in Iran
The event’s guest is Katia Antoniadi, who covered developments in Iran as a correspondent during the American-Israeli bombings.
During her assignment, she travelled to Tabriz, Tehran, Isfahan and the Strait of Hormuz, documenting the consequences of war and the experiences of people caught at the centre of the attacks.
A central part of the discussion is expected to focus on her reporting trip to Minab. According to the announcement by the Union of Press Photographers of Greece, two consecutive strikes destroyed the city’s primary school on February 28, the first day of the war. Of at least 155 people killed, 120 were children.
The responsibility behind the camera
The discussion will examine the position of journalists and photojournalists inside a war zone, as well as the ethical questions that arise when documenting victims, children and people living under extreme conditions.
Beyond informing the public, war reporting serves as a historical record. At the same time, it raises difficult questions about the limits of imagery, the protection of human dignity and the responsibility of those who observe events without always being able to intervene.
The screening of “Waltz with Bashir”
The discussion will be followed by a screening of “Waltz with Bashir,” directed by Israeli filmmaker Ari Folman. The animated documentary explores the 1982 Lebanon War and the massacre at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps.
The film follows Folman’s attempt to recover suppressed memories from his military service by speaking with people who experienced the same events. Through its distinctive use of animation, it examines how trauma can alter or erase memory.
Connecting the film with Katia Antoniadi’s testimony creates a common framework around the memory of war, the documentation of violence and the responsibility of those standing behind a camera.
Date and location
The event will take place on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 8:30 p.m., at 80–88 Syngrou Avenue, on the seventh floor.
The venue can also be accessed from 61–73 Falirou Street. It is located at the offices of the Association of Attica Regional Employees, and visitors should use the elevator on the left.
Admission is free.
The evening’s programme
The event will begin with a discussion featuring Katia Antoniadi, focusing on her experience in Iran and the demands of war reporting.
A screening of “Waltz with Bashir” will follow.
What we think
The event highlights a crucial aspect of journalism: the need to document the consequences of war without turning human suffering into a spectacle.
Combining contemporary testimony from the field with a film about memory and trauma may create a meaningful discussion about the role of imagery, photojournalism and personal responsibility towards history.
Frequently asked questions
When will the event take place?
The event will take place on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 8:30 p.m.
Where is the venue?
The venue is located at 80–88 Syngrou Avenue, on the seventh floor, at the offices of the Association of Attica Regional Employees. Access is also available from 61–73 Falirou Street.
Who is the guest speaker?
The guest speaker is journalist Katia Antoniadi, who will discuss her reporting mission in Iran and her experience as a war correspondent.
Which film will be screened?
Ari Folman’s animated documentary “Waltz with Bashir,” which examines memories of the Lebanon War and the Sabra and Shatila massacre, will be screened.
Is a ticket required?
No. Admission to the event is free.
