Noé (Sheri Hagen) lives alone in the depths of the forest in a house with whole walls made from glass. She is visible and invisible at the same time, a secret self hidden away, ready to be revealed to anyone who might seek her out. How did she come to be in this place? It feels more metaphor than reality. She is buried in grief. Someone – perhaps her sister – has recently vanished from her life. Among the trees, in this landscape of stories, she searches for answers.
When we first meet Ela (Melodie Wakivuamina), she is running. We are primed to expect very particular dangers when we see a woman running like this, in a lonely place – frantically, without looking back. But Ela is not a woman. She collapses not from exhaustion, but because her battery has run out. Transferring those expectations, we might imagine her as a...
When we first meet Ela (Melodie Wakivuamina), she is running. We are primed to expect very particular dangers when we see a woman running like this, in a lonely place – frantically, without looking back. But Ela is not a woman. She collapses not from exhaustion, but because her battery has run out. Transferring those expectations, we might imagine her as a...
- 10/29/2021
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
We Want More — Diversity and Visibilityfrom left to right: Sheri Hagen, Simon(e) Paetau, Aurora Rodonò, Christopher Racster, Betty Schiel, Emily Morgan, Karola Gramann, Silke J. Räbiger. Foto: Birgit KleberThe 6th discussion on the status of women in the film business and gender equity on the occasion of the 68th Berlin International Film Festival focused on the topics of diversity and visibility.
Organized by the Dortmund | Cologne International Women’s Film Festival, the round table with international experts from various backgrounds agreed on the urgent need to implement diversity standards in German film funding according to the groundbreaking standards set by the British Film Institute.
It was agreed, that this was only the start of a long overdue debate that needs to be expanded upon and continued in future.
About 120 professionals from the film industry attended the event that was hosted by the Delegation of Thuringia in Berlin and sponsored by Film und Medienstiftung Nrw.
Organized by the Dortmund | Cologne International Women’s Film Festival, the round table with international experts from various backgrounds agreed on the urgent need to implement diversity standards in German film funding according to the groundbreaking standards set by the British Film Institute.
It was agreed, that this was only the start of a long overdue debate that needs to be expanded upon and continued in future.
About 120 professionals from the film industry attended the event that was hosted by the Delegation of Thuringia in Berlin and sponsored by Film und Medienstiftung Nrw.
- 3/28/2018
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Sixth annual discussion on the status of women in the film business and gender equity at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. This time, it’s not about women in film industry only. Entitled We Want More, the aim is greater diversity in the areas of gender, race, age, sexual orientation and disability. Thanks to the Dortmund | Cologne International Women’s Film Festival for this event.
Discussion & Reception Date: Thursday, 22 February 2018, 11 am
Venue: Delegation of Thuringia in Berlin; Mohrenstraße 64, 10117 Berlin
Please register under RSVP: www.registration.frauenfilmfestival.eu
This Annual International Meeting which I always attend is where more than 200 professionals from different parts of the world meet to network, present results, best practices and initiatives to support women in the film and media business. The subject this year is:
How to stop the ongoing and significant underrepresentation in the film industry? Recognise and acknowledge the quality and value of difference.
Discussion & Reception Date: Thursday, 22 February 2018, 11 am
Venue: Delegation of Thuringia in Berlin; Mohrenstraße 64, 10117 Berlin
Please register under RSVP: www.registration.frauenfilmfestival.eu
This Annual International Meeting which I always attend is where more than 200 professionals from different parts of the world meet to network, present results, best practices and initiatives to support women in the film and media business. The subject this year is:
How to stop the ongoing and significant underrepresentation in the film industry? Recognise and acknowledge the quality and value of difference.
- 2/6/2018
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
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