A Special Premiere of Je Suis Noires by Swiss Filmmaker Rachel M’Bon and the Beginning of a Global Community Conversation Centering Women of Color Around the World
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Through Je Suis Noires , Rachel M’Bon directly confronts the lack of representation across Switzerland—naming invisibility as both structural and lived. A Global Community Conversation centering women of color , this signature activation at the Alma Film Festival begins with a special premiere screening of Je Suis Noires (Becoming a Black Woman) by Swiss filmmakers Rachel M’Bon . Rooted in the film’s exploration of Black womanhood, visibility, and belonging within Switzerland, the program intentionally expands beyond the screen—creating space for collective reflection across cultures and geographies. Following the screening, voices from across communities gather to reflect on how Blackness, Brownness, and belonging are lived, understood, and expressed in different parts of the world. The conversation emphasizes listening, shared reflection, and the complexity of identity beyond borders, acknowledging both shared experiences and meaningful distinctions shaped by place, history, an...