De Smaher Alquadi
As I Want
Le Caire, 25 janvier 2013 : De multiples agressions sexuelles ont lieu sur la place Tahrir lors du deuxième anniversaire de la révolution. Réponse ? Un flot de femmes en colère envahit les rues. La réalisatrice, Samaher Alqadi, saisit sa caméra capturant la montée en puissance de la révolte féminine, ignorant encore l’issue de son histoire. Au cours du tournage, Samaher tombe enceinte ; elle questionne alors son enfance en Palestine et le statut de femme et mère au Moyen-Orient. Une conversation imaginaire avec sa mère décédée au cours de laquelle des mots longtemps tus et des secrets sont partagés en découle. Pendant ce temps, la lutte en Égypte perdure et, même après la naissance de son fils, Samaher continue à se battre.
Section : Impact Days
Pays : Palestine, Égypte
Langue originale : arabe
Réalisation
Smaher Alquadi (Palestine)Production
Serge Godey (France)Temps noir
Durée
78'’Statut de production
TerminéFinalisé en
Décembre 2019
Impact Statement
The rise in women’s voices against sexual harassment and gang rape within Egyptian society mark a maturing moment in the country’s women’s rights movement. But Egypt is not alone in the women’s push-back against an out of control patriarchy. In Palestine we witnessed mass outrage over the torture and killing of Israa Ghareeb, because she “dishonored the family” – a story I can relate to as I was almost murdered by my brother for similar reasons. Across the world, thousands of women are raising their voices against gender inequality and violence against women. I hope that with this film I can contribute to breaking the silence and opening a wider debate to encourage women to show their collective power, demand their rights, and change their lives for the better.
As I Want is a timely story about women fighting for their basic human rights in a world increasingly hostile to their plight.
Impact Goals
- Help women raising their voices against gender inequality and violence against women.
- To break the wall of silence and open a broader discussion.
- Encourage women to show their collective strength, demand their rights, and change their lives for the better.
- Educate future generations.
Impact Strategy
- Screenings for women in MENA and also all around the world.
- Partner with NGOs and human rights organisations.
- Bring the film to schools, libraries and universities.
Contact
Participants présents aux Impacts Days
Serge Gordey (France)Alex Szalat (France)