Thessaloniki Film Festival, following in the footsteps of its longstanding and successful collaboration with the Greek Section of the Amnesty International, and within the framework of Amnesty International’s new campaign against gender violence, is screening the documentary Dying to Divorce. In particular, three screenings, all of which accompanied by both Greek and English subtitles, will be held in April 26-28, at Stavros Tornes theater (Warehouse 1, Port of Thessaloniki), at 7.30 pm. Admission will be free of charge for the public, upon the issuing of a zero-price ticket from the Festival counters prior to each screening. The film by Welsh director Chloe Fairweather, bestowed with the Amnesty International Award at the 23rd Thessaloniki Documentary Festival (2021), casts a penetrative and agonizing glance at the women’s struggle in Turkey, as they strive to stand up against the oppressive men-driven status quo and the deeply rooted patriarchal traditions.
A few words on the film:
Dying to Divorce
(UK-Norway-Germany-Turkey, 2021)
Director: Chloe Fairweather, Languages: English, Turkish, 81’, Colored
Ipek is a member of an activist group struggling to offer protection to women in Turkey against abuse and murderous attempts and lead violent culprits to justice. As femicides are skyrocketing and Turkish society is showing signs of deterioration, Ipek and her clients put their lives on stake to gain their freedom. Shot during a 5-year period, this shocking documentary immerses us into the very core of the gender-based violence in Turkey, unfolding the recent political events that smothered democratic liberties. Through the recording of personal stories, the movie outlines a clear image of what it means to be an independent woman in today’s Turkey and fight for this cause.
Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/oAf8Op5_LiY
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