Screening of the film 7 Symptoms of Belaruskast

Lord George Foulkes, a Labour peer in the House of Lords, will give the introductory speech. Since January 2021, he has collaborated with the human rights group Libereco, serving as the ‘godparent’ sponsor for Stsiapan Latypau, a political prisoner from Belarus. After the film screening, there will be a Q&A session featuring Ken McBain from Libereco UK and Irina McLean from the People’s Consulate for Belarus in Scotland.

**7 Symptoms of Belaruskast**
This film embarks on a vivid and captivating journey into the world of Belaruskast. Immerse yourself in the compelling history of a nation where tragedy intertwines with endurance, and hope triumphs over oppression. Through the enigmatic symptoms of Jakob and the surprising evolution of Gaston, the movie explores what it truly means to engage with Belarus—not merely as a location, but as a profound experience that resonates, transforms, and binds.

This narrative celebrates bravery, hidden splendor, and rich cultural heritage—a portrayal of a land often overshadowed by its challenges. The film reveals the unseen gems of a country that transcends the image of a dictator with a mustache, emerging as nothing less than a vital piece of Europe’s puzzle.

**Ticket Price:** £5.00. Funds collected will support Belarusian political prisoners and their families via the organization “A Country for Living.”
**Social Media:** Kindly use the hashtags #FestivalofEuropeScotland2025 and #WeStandBYyou.
**Note:** This is a ticketed event.