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From the 1980s to Today: Yvonne Vavrová on Women in Film and a Berlinale-Winning Documentary. (6.3.2026 16:00)
Celebrating the women’s fight for equality and liberation, we speak with acclaimed director Yvonne Vavrová about her experience as a female filmmaker starting out in the 1980s and about the challenges her students face today in the 2020s. Slovak film producer Matej Sotník explains why he joined the co-production of If Pigeons Turned to Gold, which has just won the Best Documentary Award at Berlinale 2026. The film’s director, Pepa Lubojacki, adds her perspective. We also share a few tips for cultural events for English-speaking audiences, including the Visegrad Film Forum and the Konvergencie…
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