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By Ilinca Calugareanu

Anatomy of Indifference

IMPACT DAYS

Justice isn’t broken—it’s working exactly as designed. In Romania, a victim advocate, two reformist prosecutors, and an investigative journalist fight to reform a system where bureaucracy routinely takes precedence over human life, especially that of girls and women. A cinematic dissection of systemic apathy, Anatomy of Indifference is an ode to the rebels fighting to dismantle this from within.

Section : Impact Days
Country : Iceland, Romania
Original languages : English, Romanian
Director
Ilinca Calugareanu (Romania / United Kingdom)
Producers
Ilinca Calugareanu (Romania / United Kingdom)
Anamaria Antoci (Romania / Romania)
Seaweed Pictures
Tangaj Production
Completion
December 2026
Impact Statement
Anatomy of Indifference explores the challenges and possibilities of strengthening survivor-centred justice in cases of child sexual abuse. By highlighting real-world efforts to improve legal and institutional responses, the film aims to foster discussions on trauma-informed judicial training and effective prosecution practices. Regionally, it seeks to promote cross-border collaboration on best practices within EU member states. Globally, it contributes to the wider conversation on gender-based violence, encouraging public engagement in understanding how justice systems can better support survivors while addressing harmful misconceptions around sexual violence.
Impact Goals
  1. Policy and institutional change (in Romania): A) Mandate trauma-informed CSA (child sexual abuse) training; B) Advocate for a dedicated judicial body, tracking CSA cases
  2. Professional culture shift for justice sector (Romania/EU/Global): A) Incentivise survivor-centred practices among legal professionals; B) Expose the systemic costs of indifference
  3. Public awareness and engagement (Global): A) Shift public opinion to demand system overhaul, rather than superficial tweaks; B) Challenge victim-blaming and patriarchal mentalities
  4. Global relevance: A) Frame Romania’s crisis as part of a global gender-based violence neglect; B) Use the film as a blueprint for broader reforms
Impact Strategy
  • Screenings with MPs and law enforcement to advocate for nation-wide implementation of existing trauma-informed protocols developed by the film’s protagonists.
  • Collaborate with Romanian NGOs, legal associations and parliamentary committees to formalise a dedicated judicial body.
  • Embed best-practice modules in law enforcement/prosecutor training, ensuring accountability.
  • Partner with EU bodies on cross-border data sharing and uniform standards.
  • Use targeted screenings, media outreach, a social media campaign and citizen dialogues to challenge victim-blaming and demand system-wide accountability.
  • Showcase Romania’s CSA model at ECHR/UN.
  • Pushing feasible reforms to combat GBV (gender-based violence) neglect.
  • Build global alliances replicating proven strategies, framing the film as a blueprint.
Contact
Primary contact
Anamaria Antoci (Romania): anamaria@tangajproduction.com

Film funders
Chicken & Egg Films
Romanian Film Fund CNC

Broadcasters
HBO/Max (in discussions)

NGOs & International Organisations
Talks started with:
Equality Now
Save the Children Romania
Declic Romania
FILIA – feminist Romanian NGO
Save the Children Iceland

Foundations & Philanthropists
InMaat Foundation

Experts & Academics
Irit Hershkowitz

Film funders
Chicken & Egg Films
Romanian Film Fund CNC

Broadcasters
HBO/Max (in discussions)

NGOs & International Organisations
Talks started with:
Equality Now
Save the Children Romania
Declic Romania
FILIA – feminist Romanian NGO
Save the Children Iceland

Foundations & Philanthropists
InMaat Foundation

Experts & Academics
Irit Hershkowitz