Short synopsis
Through the stories of these three women, we see the dedication of an organization called POWA, which provides support and services to survivors who feel isolated and don’t know where to turn.
Statement of intent
A woman recently stated on Twitter that abuse towards women benefits all men, because even when they don’t personally commit it, it allows women to stay in fear and under control. Stories like this, where survivors speak out and an army of women from all races come to their aid, are important. They show us that women will not remain in fear and control. At the top of Fezekile’s coffin was a banner from the One in Nine campaign, with the words ‘SOLIDARITY WITH THOSE WHO SPEAK,’ and that’s what this film is about: solidarity with those who speak.
Direction
Godisamang KHUNOU
South Africa
Format
Feature-length Documentary
60 min
In Production
Production
MOGALE PICTURES
Total budget :
150 000 €
Confirmed funding :
50 000 €
The Author:
Aaward-winning director and producer with 14 years of experience in film and television. Her first film, Black Women and Sex, won local and international awards, including the Best Director award presented by the Minister of State of Saxony at DOK Leipzig.
The Production Company
Mogale Pictures is an award-winning production company focused on creating stories centered on African women and the queer community. These narratives showcase how patriarchy affects historically marginalized individuals and how self-love and affirmation of one’s values can help combat restrictive and oppressive views, both personally and politically. The owner of Mogale Pictures, Godisamang Khunou, has been recognized as one of the fifteen visionaries worldwide. She was selected for the Mandela Washington Fellowship 2024 and the Creative Producers Indaba 2023.
Opening Ceremony
April 5th, Stella Matutina, 6:30pm
Feature-length documentary competition : 1st part
April 6th, Ciné Cambaie, 2pm
Feature-length documentary competition : 2nd part
April 7, Ciné Cambaie, 6:30pm
Short film competition
April 8th, Ciné Cambaie 6:30pm
Awards and closing ceremony
April 9th, Stella Matutina, 6:30pm
The Film Market
April 6th to 9th, Hôtel Le Récif