Lev Avitan

(Arnhem, 1996) is a writer, public thinker, political philosopher and spoken word artist. From sharp and critical angles, he manages to put his own life experiences into words and connect them to social debates. Together with Nabil Tkhidousset, he hosts the podcast Echtemannentakkies, in which themes are made discussable that are usually perceived as taboo among (bicultural) young men. Their theatre show 7sheb 3lik: rekenen op jou created at Theatre Bellevue in 2024 was an extension of their podcast. It goes back to the basis of their friendship: philosophical conversations, confronting each other, laughing together and eating chicken. Avitan's spoken word film Mijn moeder wil niet meer leven (My mother does not want to live anymore, 2024) is a production of Rotterdam-based film and media collective Rauwkost i.c.w. Dutch broadcaster HUMAN and can be seen on NPO Start.