Synopsis
Women whose families were killed in Croatian war for independence; who were tortured and raped but survived kept silent for 25 years.
Despite all that and the fact that they still live in the vicinity to their abusers- former friends and schoolmates, these women are getting their power back.
For 3 years the film follows 3 women connecting with their deepest truths during the strengthening program, but also in their homes, villages and cities where they live.
Mary feels she doesn't deserve to be free;
For Kate any change is very scary;
Ana describes herself as a little lonely duckling that doesn't belong anywhere.
Today, the discovery of who they could be without the trauma they're identified with, is changing their life and relations.
Despite all that and the fact that they still live in the vicinity to their abusers- former friends and schoolmates, these women are getting their power back.
For 3 years the film follows 3 women connecting with their deepest truths during the strengthening program, but also in their homes, villages and cities where they live.
Mary feels she doesn't deserve to be free;
For Kate any change is very scary;
Ana describes herself as a little lonely duckling that doesn't belong anywhere.
Today, the discovery of who they could be without the trauma they're identified with, is changing their life and relations.
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27. 10. 2023
Online screening + discussion: Bigger Than Trauma
The second of KineDok online events is here. From 8 to 14 November, you can watch the documentary film Bigger Than Trauma. There will also be an online discussion on the topics from the film on Facebook.
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21. 10. 2021
East Silver Market Video Library at the 25th Ji.hlava IDFF
Visit East Silver Market Video Library at the 25th Ji.hlava IDFF (October 26-31). Browse the films selected for the East Silver Market 2021.
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