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Testimonies of a Body. Short films on sexual abuse

  • ZHOVTEN CINEMA | KLASIK 26 Kostiantynivska Street Kyiv, Kyiv, 02000 Ukraine (map)

🎤 Films are screened in their original language, without Ukrainian subtitles.
💬 A discussion with curator Alyona Shylova will follow screening.

❗ These films may contain potentially triggering or disturbing elements, such as,
🔞 Recommended Age:16+


MEN OF SILENCE

Director: Bo Pärletun
Country: Sweden
Duration: 15

Alex has just received funding for his first feature film. During the kick-off party for the movie, the film’s writer reveals that one of the actors in the main cast has sexually assaulted her.

PLACE WITHOUT MEMORY

Director: Philip Treschan
Country: Germany
Duration: 28

‘Place without memory’ is a search that begins in a photo album: a double page with the inscription "Summer '94", the photographs show a vacation in the mountains. They are traces of a collection of memories, traces of past violent experiences and at the same time a possibility for a present-day confrontation.


8TH FEBRUARY

Director: Sara Martínez Sanz
Country: Spain
Duration: 15

Elisa, an aspiring actress, goes to talk about her experience to a journalist. During the interview she becomes aware of what she has gone through and the guilt she is carrying. Based on a true story.

TESTIMONY OF DISAPPOINTMENT

Director: Magdalena Synoradzka
Country: Poland
Duration: 23

Twenty-five year old Judith, lives with her father and works daily in big company as a janitor. Lonely, introverted woman finds outlet for her feelings as a butterfly collector. After an incident of harassment committed by employees, she takes vengeance.


FEU FANTÔME (TO THE EMBERS)

Director: Morgane Ambre
Country: France
Duration: 28

Seven years ago, I was raped by a boy I really liked. Three years ago, he wrote me a letter to take responsibility for his actions. This film is our open letter to rape culture.

 
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