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Polish-Flemish philosopher Alicja Gescinska interviews national and international personalities with diverse philosophical and religious backgrounds.
Episode 9 : Lydia Chagoll
October. 30,2016
In the last episode Alicja visits Lydia Chagoll (85), choreographer, filmmaker and writer. Chagoll calls herself 100% humanist and rebel. Her social commitment is reflected in word and deed: she worked as a lay counselor in prisons and writes and films about prisoners, child abuse and euthanasia.
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Episode 7 : Krzysztof Zanussi
October. 16,2016
Krzysztof Zanussi is one of the most renowned movie directors in Europe. Alicja visits him at his home just outside Warsaw.
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Episode 3 : Connie Palmen
September. 18,2016
Alicja meets Connie Palmen, the leading lady of Dutch literature and a true Catholic. They meet in the heart of Amsterdam and talk about faith, love and death.
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Episode 2 : Alexander Stoddart
September. 11,2016
In a house full of monumental sculptures and delicate busts Alicja meets sculptor Alexander Stoddart. In 2008 the artist from Glasgow Scotland became court sculptor of the British royal family. He has since become one of the most renowned classical sculptors from Britain. Alicja becomes fascinated by his talent, glib tongue and his passion for the Baptist Church.
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