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This powerful and important block of seven short films explores the complex journey of women trying to assert agency over their own bodies and lives. From deeply personal reflections on the choice to be a mother to defiant expressions of bodily autonomy and identity, each film offers a raw and resonant take on autonomy, choice, and survival in a world that too often tries to silence or control.
Followed by a live panel discussion with filmmakers and advocates on bodily autonomy, storytelling as resistance, and the fight for control over our own narratives.
A young mother and her toddler face a devastating reality when a new law bans her scheduled abortion. Desperate to avoid the lengthy process of obtaining a special license, she opts for an illegal procedure. As she delves into the underground world, the story takes a tragic turn, underscoring the harsh consequences of restrictive legislation on women's reproductive rights.
- Runtime0:17:00
- LanguageMacedonian
- CountryNorth Macedonia
- DirectorMarko Crnogorski
- ScreenwriterJana Paunoska, Marko Crnogorski
- CastSara Sandeva, Eva Velic, Igor Angelov, Biljana Dragicevic Projkovska, Gjorgji Jolevski
This powerful and important block of seven short films explores the complex journey of women trying to assert agency over their own bodies and lives. From deeply personal reflections on the choice to be a mother to defiant expressions of bodily autonomy and identity, each film offers a raw and resonant take on autonomy, choice, and survival in a world that too often tries to silence or control.
Followed by a live panel discussion with filmmakers and advocates on bodily autonomy, storytelling as resistance, and the fight for control over our own narratives.
A young mother and her toddler face a devastating reality when a new law bans her scheduled abortion. Desperate to avoid the lengthy process of obtaining a special license, she opts for an illegal procedure. As she delves into the underground world, the story takes a tragic turn, underscoring the harsh consequences of restrictive legislation on women's reproductive rights.
- Runtime0:17:00
- LanguageMacedonian
- CountryNorth Macedonia
- DirectorMarko Crnogorski
- ScreenwriterJana Paunoska, Marko Crnogorski
- CastSara Sandeva, Eva Velic, Igor Angelov, Biljana Dragicevic Projkovska, Gjorgji Jolevski