Dr Tofighian: 'In order to resist people also need a cause for celebration'

Dr Omid Tofighian

Dr Omid Tofighian Source: Supplied

In this interview with Dr Omid Tofighian, translator of "No Friends but the Mountains: writing from Manus prison", we discuss the production of No Friend but the Mountains: A Symphonic Song Cycle, based on Behrouz Boochani's award-winning book. The song cycle is a new work by Australian composer, Sydney-based Luke Styles, Arts Centre Melbourne and the Wheeler Centre are also event partners.



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