Carmen, No Fear of Freedom
Best Short Documentary
Irene Baqué
Spain,
Documentary,
30'00''
From the “Las 600” neighborhood in the South of Spain, Carmen is leading the first association of feminist Roma Women to fight systemic racism and sexism. Having broken all the stereotypes, Carmen will deal with the pressure of having become her community’s hope for change as she moves on with her goals. Her strong personality will be the engine that creates a sense of resistance, togetherness and the strength to fight back.
Film block:
DOCUMENTARY / CHRONICLES OF COURAGE AND RESILIENCE
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 1
- Language
- Country Spain
- Genre Documentary
- Cinematographer Artur-Pol Camprubí
- Scriptwriter Irene Baqué
- Producer Carlota Coloma
- Editor Lidia Sala
- Year of creation 2023
- Duration 30'00''
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Irene Baqué is a documentary filmmaker based in Barcelona and London. Her films tell stories of identity, social issues, and resistance, always centered around the theme of women, employing an observational style akin to cinema verité. She spent six years at The Guardian producing short documentaries on gender issues in countries such as El Salvador, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Ethiopia, bringing local stories to an international audience.
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