Meet Mortaza

Virtual Reality Pavilion
Virtual reality experience

At the age of 24, Mortaza had to flee his own country, Afghanistan, because he was sentenced to death by the religious authorities. Forced into exile, through a dangerous and clandestine road, Mortaza will reach Europe to join the country he wished to ask for asylum: France.

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Meet Mortaza

Meet Mortaza recounts the twelve-year journey of a young man who wanted to live free. The experience immerses the audience in Mortaza's memories, sharing his intimacy, dreams, doubts and struggles for freedom.

Joséphine Derobe

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Credits

Director: Joséphine Derobe.
Screenplay: Joséphine Derobe in collaboration with Mortaza Jami.
Director of photography: Sergio Ochoa.
Editing: Cyril Curchod, Joséphine Derobe.
Music: Interzone. Sound: Côme Jalibert, CoSounders Studio.
Voice-over: Mortaza Jami.
Based on the novel "Je savais qu'en Europe on ne tire pas sur les gens" by Mortaza Jami.

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Accessibility

The Virtual Reality Pavilion is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Dates and times

The "Meet Mortaza" experience lasts 13 minutes.

Safety

There are no specific safety constraints to consider when visiting the Virtual Reality Pavilion. We ensure that the environment is safe and comfortable for all participants.

Visit itinerary

The visit to the Virtual Reality Pavilion is done in scheduled sessions at specific times. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and guided to your virtual reality session. You will be provided with a virtual reality headset and guided throughout the experience.

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