# 3
31 October 2020 - 18.30 and 21.30, Cine Alexandra, Str. Kremou 141, Kallthea 177675, Greece
Two fictional narratives that bring to light the struggle for female empowerment in a toxic environment. The female characters fight for personal autonomy becomes a battle for survival in the socioeconomic turmoil of contemporary Morocco and Greece.
"On The Edge" by Leïla Kilani (2011, 106’, Morocco/ France/Germany)
VO Arabic with English subtitles
With Soufia Issami, Mouna Bahmad, Nouzha Akel, Sara Betioui
Badia and Imane work in a shrimp-processing factory in Tangier’s poorest neighborhood but at night, they rob men under false pretenses.
"On The Edge" provides a raw and authentic glimpse of the attempts of workers to get a better life. After making a documentary about immigrants who risk the crossing from Tangier to Europe, the breathtaking feature debut of Leïla Kilani is also about the bitter-sweet dream of globalization.
"Her Job" by Nikos Labôt (2018, 89’, Greece/France/Serbia)
VO Greek with English subtitles
With Marisha Triantafyllidou, Dimitris Imellos, Maria Filini, Konstantinos Gogoulos
Panagiota lives with her husband Kostas and their two children a seemingly quiet life in a popular neighborhood in Athens. As the recession hits their family hard, Panagiota decides to get a job for the first time in her life taking up the full burden of family responsibilities. She gets hired by a private cleaning company as a cleaning lady in a shopping center. In her new work environment she faces both a ruthless system of exploitation and discovers the solidarity of her colleagues.
"Her Job" is a well-observed study of a woman’s unlikely liberation. Despite the uncertainty, stress and pressure, the story is enhanced with unexpected outbursts of humor, moments of lightness and hope.
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Two fictional narratives that bring to light the struggle for female empowerment in a toxic environment. The female characters fight for personal autonomy becomes a battle for survival in the socioeconomic turmoil of contemporary Morocco and Greece.
"On The Edge" by Leïla Kilani (2011, 106’, Morocco/ France/Germany)
VO Arabic with English subtitles
With Soufia Issami, Mouna Bahmad, Nouzha Akel, Sara Betioui
Badia and Imane work in a shrimp-processing factory in Tangier’s poorest neighborhood but at night, they rob men under false pretenses.
"On The Edge" provides a raw and authentic glimpse of the attempts of workers to get a better life. After making a documentary about immigrants who risk the crossing from Tangier to Europe, the breathtaking feature debut of Leïla Kilani is also about the bitter-sweet dream of globalization.
"Her Job" by Nikos Labôt (2018, 89’, Greece/France/Serbia)
VO Greek with English subtitles
With Marisha Triantafyllidou, Dimitris Imellos, Maria Filini, Konstantinos Gogoulos
Panagiota lives with her husband Kostas and their two children a seemingly quiet life in a popular neighborhood in Athens. As the recession hits their family hard, Panagiota decides to get a job for the first time in her life taking up the full burden of family responsibilities. She gets hired by a private cleaning company as a cleaning lady in a shopping center. In her new work environment she faces both a ruthless system of exploitation and discovers the solidarity of her colleagues.
"Her Job" is a well-observed study of a woman’s unlikely liberation. Despite the uncertainty, stress and pressure, the story is enhanced with unexpected outbursts of humor, moments of lightness and hope.
More info:
Link text here...
