My ode to journalism • words are also weapons

Béatrice Delvaux invites Pierre Haski, Florence Aubenas, Geneviève Damas, Joëlle Sambi, Fabrizio Cassol, Neda Vahdani, Edwy Plenel, Stefan Hertmans… Being a journalist today? Fighting to establish the truth of facts, in the greatest independence? At a time of fake news, the manipulation of reality, the instrumentalization of elections, Le Soir and the Théâtre National propose an exceptional evening, in the form of an ode to journalism, "a weapon of mass protection of democracy." Béatrice Delvaux, who was a journalist, editor-in-chief, and chief editorialist of the newspaper Le Soir, has invited star reporters, media creators, writers, musicians, poets, actors of all generations to share with you the behind-the-scenes and strengths of their passion. "Our profession is not to please, nor to do harm. It is to stick the pen in the wound." This phrase by star reporter Albert Londres is more relevant than ever. Because yes, words are also weapons.