Screening Free to Run - directed by Swiss movie director Pierre Morath

Screening Free to Run - directed by Swiss movie director Pierre Morath

Come join us for an exclusive screening of the documentary Free to Run directed by Pierre Morath. The movie will be presented in a mix of English and French, with English subtitles. This event will take place at Filmhuis Den Haag, and is organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in partnership with the International Gender Champions. The screening will be followed by a discussion with acclaimed Swiss filmmaker Pierre Morath and Swiss sprinter Ajla Del Ponte, European indoor 60 m champion and national record-holder who represented Switzerland at the Olympic Games, as well as a cocktail reception. The event will gather members of the diplomatic community, international organizations and the civil society for a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative role of sport in promoting inclusion and equaltiy. This is event is proudly supported by our valued sponsor, Familia, whose community and wellbeing align with the spirit of this event.

Please RSVP by 6 November 2025, spots are limited and early registration is recommended. For any questions please contact thehague.events@eda.admin.ch.

Programme:

16:00h -Doors open

16:15h - Welcome word by the Swiss ambassador H.E. Mrs. Corinne Cicéron Bühler

16:20 h - Start of the movie

18:00 h - Discussion and exchange with director Pierre Morath and Swiss sprinter Ajla Del Ponte and cocktail reception

19:00 h - Event ends