111’ 08/06 Wednesday 15:00, sala Zbyszek 10/06 Friday 22:00, sala Pola 11/06 Saturday 19:30, sala Gerard
Female Virtues
Although this fascinating slogan has already become a cultural meme, let’s look at it in a slightly subversive way. And let’s answer this question: here and now, within a patriarchal system of oppression that is about to collapse, what virtues should be “dedicated” to just over half of our society? Perhaps we should know what these virtues might be, in order to avoid “female flaws”? Isn’t it exasperating to even think about this, in this day and age? Let’s look at femininity, not necessarily through the prism of outdated social duties, but rather through the lens of freedom, play, independence, and dignity. Let us reclaim the virtues of progress and modernity – films shown in this section might help us a little.
PornograHERs - The women + who make porn
Lustery Germany 2022, 8’ A mini-documentary about the history of female porn, celebrating the creativity and diversity of postpornography created by women and non-binary people… “The answer to bad porn is not no porn, it is to make better porn!” ANNIE SPRINKLE “Porn is a great medium for feminist practice.” PAULITA PAPPEL
Gang Bang Barbie
Joanna Rytel Sweden 2010, 8’ A film by Joanna Rytel, a feminist artist who unyieldingly exposes the mechanisms of power and the right to female pleasure. Seemingly humorous, Gang Bang Barbie delivers an insightful social diagnosis.
Sexjunkie
Julia Ostertag Germany 2003, 10’ A deeply personal essay featuring erotic and intimate images and disturbing text.
Moms On Fire
Joanna Rytel Sweden 2016, 12’ An ordinary neighbourhood in an ordinary city. Two women sit on the sofa and rub their pregnant bellies. Four days to go. The situation is as unbearable as it is inevitable. Masturbation is not an option, it’d be impossible to reach the clit; the boyfriend isn’t there, but he’s boring anyway. The only advantage of having a second child is that you no longer have to play with the first one. Premiered at Berlinale, 2016 Teddy Award, 2016 Sweden’s Oscar nomination
Missing the Target / Fuori Target
Werther Germondari & Maria Laura Spagnoli Italy 2008, 3’ At shooting practice, a shooter cannot maintain their concentration…
Proszę, przestań / Please, stop
Anna Chabowska Poland 2019, 6’ Documentation of a performance about sexual violence against women.
Pussy Cruising
Mass Zia Lenardic & Anja Wutej Germany 2021, 8’ What would lesbian cruising look like? “Pussy Cruising” explores this theme with humour, taking us on a journey between fantasy and mundane reality.
Mother's Day
Julian Vero USA 2020, 3’ In a truly sophisticated way, Mother’s Day breaks down cultural taboos about the female body.
Dancing Bodies / Les Corps Dansants
Laure Giappiconi & Elisa Monteil & La Fille Renne France 2019, 6’ A joyful, sexual ode to sisterhood.
Venus in Glitter / VÊNUS EM GLITTER
Alexandre Medeiros & Bia Roman Brazil 2022, 16’ The film’s protagonists, trained since childhood to fulfil certain roles and play with dolls and glitter, use this cultural baggage to finally organize a party on their own terms.
Men's Plaining
Ann Antidote & Notorische Ruhestörung Germany / Portugal 2021, 14’ Menstruation is natural, and it’s nothing special – it’s time to stop being ashamed of it.
Doll
Rosario Veneno Belgium 2020, 6’ A sexual game as a reflection on femininity, seem from the point of view of a doll, an object we play with.
Cnoty niewieście / Female virtues
Paulina Woźniczka Poland 2021, 5’ A moving film that calls for freedom and the right to self-determination – an important voice of the present.
Lusterko / A mirror
Dominika Szpinda & Karolina Skrzyniarz Poland 2022, 6’ The film is an audio-visual record of conversations about female masturbation. In a way, each of the voices is an expression of a strong need – not just for sex education, but above all for a tender, sisterly conversations between women, be it partners, mothers, daughters, or friends.