Oct. 24, 1975, Iceland: 90% of women just took the day off, and men scrambled to fulfill their duties, sometimes comically so. A gleeful, amazing tale of the feminist collective, "The Red Stockings", and their search for equality.
The category CARE & RESISTANCE showcases how care manifests through shared spaces, collective action, and creative expression. It emphasizes the strength found in community bonds, acts of resistance, and the power of art to heal, reclaim identity, and foster well-being, often challenging established norms or providing solace....See more details
Mâine mă duc - Tomorrow I leave - Maria, 40, is a 24/7 home caregiver. Every four weeks, Maria leaves her Romanian village and embarks on a journey of over 1000 kilometers to care for an elderly person in Austria. With empathetic objectivity, Maria Lisa Pichler and Lukas Schöffel portray this woman in a state of permanent conflict: that between the desire to provide for her family and the sacrifice she must make to practice this profession....See more details
This category delves into the personal, emotional, and often complex aspects of care within families and intimate relationships. It explores the joys, burdens, challenges, and resilience found in the bonds between parents and children, siblings, and partners, as well as the internal journey of self-care and healing....See more details
Ms President - "Ms. President" offers an intimate look at Zuzana Čaputová's challenging five-year term as Slovakia's first female president, capturing her navigation of political crises, global dilemmas, and personal struggles – including gender-based attacks and death threats – while balancing public service and motherhood.
The CARE & CONTROL short film category explores how women's capacity to give and receive care is shaped, and quite often restricted, by societal, legal, and economic systems. These films highlight the difficulties encountered when navigating oppressive structures, asserting rights, and seeking autonomy within these constraints....See more details