26th International Feminist and Queer Festival Red Dawns – Rdeče Zore – March 2025, ACC Metelkova mesto, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Red Dawns Film Program 2025

The Red Dawns Film Program 2025: a kaleidoscope of feminist representations of queer and F*LINTA experiences

Friday, 7 March 2025, at 6 and 8 pm

Film screening

Slovenian Cinemateque,

Miklošičeva 28,

1000 Ljubljana

Various languages with English subtitles

The Red Dawns Film Program 2025: a kaleidoscope of feminist representations of queer and F*LINTA experiences

Join us for the International Feminist and Queer Festival Red Dawns film program, where a diverse selection of genres and aesthetics explores societal expectations around sexuality, gender identities, and relationships—through the lived experiences of F*LINTA individuals.

From queer vampire codes to raw documentary storytelling – the first program takes us into the world of mysterious gazes with Olga’s Eyes, while There Is Not Much We Can Do unflinchingly exposes societal neglect of women’s (reproductive) health.

A wild space odyssey and a journey into pleasure – the second program invites us on a mind-bending adventure with The Lesbian Alien Fisting Operetta on Venus, opening up conversations on sexual freedom. Genderfluid takes a poetic deep dive into gender fluidity, while A Certain Kind documents the ethics of pornography production.

What do these films offer?
Alternative life narratives, thought-provoking questions, and a space to reshape personal stories. If film is a window into the world, then this year’s Red Dawns program opens up an entire kaleidoscope of feminist and queer representations.

PROGRAMME I

On view from 6 – 7 pm

Shame, Hadi Moussally, Lebanon, 2024, DCP, color, ap, 4’27”

In the 19th century, in the Levant region, Salma Zahore, along with her parents and neighbors, participated in a photoshoot using a long exposure technique. At the end of it, Salma decided to take off her coat, revealing her body. Unaware of the chaos this gesture could cause within her circle, she did not know it could lead to shame (عيب).

A Water-Filled Shell, Chudi Zhang, USA, 2024, DCP, color, ap, 11’

Two Queer women develop an intimate and incredibly candid relationship through BDSM, revealing body traumas that are difficult to express in everyday contexts. It’s a non-sexual BDSM activity without “othering” women participants.

Olga’s Eyes, Sarah Carlot Jaber, Belgium, 2023, DCP, black and white, ap, 22’

Olga, a music-loving octogenarian, is tired of killing humans. Could it be the vampire blues? For her daughter Simone, she’s just being picky! Olga is placed in a care home where she can deal with those “who have one foot in the grave”…

There Is Not Much We Can Do, Erica Monde, UK, 2022, DCP, color, ap, 19’15”

An ecofeminist meditation on the body, biology, care and control, There’s Not Much We Can Do prompts us to question the very things we consider “natural” in the first place.

PROGRAMME II /// 16+

On view from 8 to 9 pm

The Lesbian Alien Fisting Operetta on Venus, Lasse Långström, Sweden/Germany, 2023, DCP, color, ap, 14’36”

The angels have given the Captain of the Sea Butches the holy assignment to travel to a lesbian bar on Venus to get hold of the strongest vibrator in the whole universe – the weapon needed in the fight to destroy the phallic of the evil gentrifiers.

A Certain Kind, Gabriel Gutierrez Morales, USA, 2024, DCP, color, ap, 16’

A short documentary that follows a queer porn production company coming together to create a space for healthy, empowering sexual expression.

Genderfluid, La Fille Renne, Laure Giappiconi, Elisa Monteil, France, 2021, DCP, black and white, ap, 6’43”

“In my dreams, I fuck girls all day long.” A poetic dive into the erotic imagination of a non-binary person.

In All The Rooms We Met, Bonaventure Tain, Malaysia, 2024, DCP, color, ap, 13:33

‘In All The Rooms We Met’ is a journal-like summary and record made by documentary filmmaker Bonaventure Tain, who followed the famous Asian gay porn actor Ryuji Sukuzi as he traveled to different cities filming.

The Princess and the Peacock, Daniel Baker-Wells, Germany, 2024, DCP, color, ap, 13’22”

Mona is a 22 year old trans girl from a small village in France. She puts needles attached to peacock feathers in her skin, under bright lights, late at night. She bleeds, half naked, in front of small crowds of people. Sometimes they faint whilst watching her. Why would she do this? How did she learn to do it? And why would someone want to watch?

***This year’s film program of the International Feminist and Queer Festival Red Dawns features 17 short queer-feminist films from 13 countries, which will be screened in Ljubljana and Maribor in February and March. Three films from this year’s program, along with the winning films from previous years chosen by the audience, were already shown at the Anti-Valentine’s Benefit at Alkatraz Gallery on February 14th. The screenings will continue on March 7th at the Slovenian Cinematheque and on March 8th at Klub Tiffany. The program will also be presented in Maribor as part of the Red Dawns in Mariborl. The films shown at the Slovenian Cinematheque and Klub Tiffany are competing for the Audience Award, which will be presented in each individual film slot: at the Slovenian Cinematheque from 18:00 to 19:15 and from 20:00 to 21:00 on March 7th, and at Klub Tiffany from 19:00 to 20:30.

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Organization: 26th International Feminist and Queer Festival Red Dawns (KUD Mreža)

Coproduction/Co-organization: Slovenian Cinematheque

Curated by: Sasha Ihnatovich, Jasmina Mustafić, Jelena Radić

Design of the poster and graphic design: Lenča Malec

Press inquiries: Saša Nemec, rdece.zore@gmail.com

Financial support: City of Ljubljana – Department for Culture

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<BACK	The Red Dawns Film Program 2025 *The Red Dawns Film Program 2025: a kaleidoscope of feminist representations of queer and FLINTA experiences Friday, 7 March 2025, at 6 and 8 pm Film screening Slovenian Cinemateque, Miklošičeva 28, 1000 Ljubljana Various languages with English subtitles The Red Dawns Film Program 2025: a kaleidoscope of feminist representations of queer and FLINTA experiences* Join us for the International Feminist and Queer Festival Red Dawns film program, where a diverse selection of genres and aesthetics explores societal expectations around sexuality, gender identities, and relationships—through the lived experiences of FLINTA individuals. From queer vampire codes to raw documentary storytelling* – the first program takes us into the world of mysterious gazes with Olga’s Eyes, while There Is Not Much We Can Do unflinchingly exposes societal neglect of women’s (reproductive) health. A wild space odyssey and a journey into pleasure – the second program invites us on a mind-bending adventure with The Lesbian Alien Fisting Operetta on Venus, opening up conversations on sexual freedom. Genderfluid takes a poetic deep dive into gender fluidity, while A Certain Kind documents the ethics of pornography production. What do these films offer? Alternative life narratives, thought-provoking questions, and a space to reshape personal stories. If film is a window into the world, then this year’s Red Dawns program opens up an entire kaleidoscope of feminist and queer representations. PROGRAMME I On view from 6 – 7 pm Shame, Hadi Moussally, Lebanon, 2024, DCP, color, ap, 4’27” In the 19th century, in the Levant region, Salma Zahore, along with her parents and neighbors, participated in a photoshoot using a long exposure technique. At the end of it, Salma decided to take off her coat, revealing her body. Unaware of the chaos this gesture could cause within her circle, she did not know it could lead to shame (عيب). A Water-Filled Shell, Chudi Zhang, USA, 2024, DCP, color, ap, 11’ Two Queer women develop an intimate and incredibly candid relationship through BDSM, revealing body traumas that are difficult to express in everyday contexts. It’s a non-sexual BDSM activity without “othering” women participants. Olga’s Eyes, Sarah Carlot Jaber, Belgium, 2023, DCP, black and white, ap, 22’ Olga, a music-loving octogenarian, is tired of killing humans. Could it be the vampire blues? For her daughter Simone, she’s just being picky! Olga is placed in a care home where she can deal with those “who have one foot in the grave”… There Is Not Much We Can Do, Erica Monde, UK, 2022, DCP, color, ap, 19’15” An ecofeminist meditation on the body, biology, care and control, There’s Not Much We Can Do prompts us to question the very things we consider “natural” in the first place. PROGRAMME II /// 16+ On view from 8 to 9 pm The Lesbian Alien Fisting Operetta on Venus, Lasse Långström, Sweden/Germany, 2023, DCP, color, ap, 14’36” The angels have given the Captain of the Sea Butches the holy assignment to travel to a lesbian bar on Venus to get hold of the strongest vibrator in the whole universe – the weapon needed in the fight to destroy the phallic of the evil gentrifiers. A Certain Kind, Gabriel Gutierrez Morales, USA, 2024, DCP, color, ap, 16’ A short documentary that follows a queer porn production company coming together to create a space for healthy, empowering sexual expression. Genderfluid, La Fille Renne, Laure Giappiconi, Elisa Monteil, France, 2021, DCP, black and white, ap, 6’43” “In my dreams, I fuck girls all day long.” A poetic dive into the erotic imagination of a non-binary person. In All The Rooms We Met, Bonaventure Tain, Malaysia, 2024, DCP, color, ap, 13:33 ‘In All The Rooms We Met’ is a journal-like summary and record made by documentary filmmaker Bonaventure Tain, who followed the famous Asian gay porn actor Ryuji Sukuzi as he traveled to different cities filming. The Princess and the Peacock, Daniel Baker-Wells, Germany, 2024, DCP, color, ap, 13’22” Mona is a 22 year old trans girl from a small village in France. She puts needles attached to peacock feathers in her skin, under bright lights, late at night. She bleeds, half naked, in front of small crowds of people. Sometimes they faint whilst watching her. Why would she do this? How did she learn to do it? And why would someone want to watch? *This year’s film program of the International Feminist and Queer Festival Red Dawns features 17 short queer-feminist films from 13 countries, which will be screened in Ljubljana and Maribor in February and March. Three films from this year’s program, along with the winning films from previous years chosen by the audience, were already shown at the Anti-Valentine’s Benefit at Alkatraz Gallery on February 14th. The screenings will continue on March 7th at the Slovenian Cinematheque and on March 8th at Klub Tiffany. The program will also be presented in Maribor as part of the Red Dawns in Mariborl. The films shown at the Slovenian Cinematheque and Klub Tiffany are competing for the Audience Award, which will be presented in each individual film slot: at the Slovenian Cinematheque from 18:00 to 19:15 and from 20:00 to 21:00 on March 7th, and at Klub Tiffany from 19:00 to 20:30. Facebook Event Info** Organization: 26th International Feminist and Queer Festival Red Dawns (KUD Mreža) Coproduction/Co-organization: Slovenian Cinematheque Curated by: Sasha Ihnatovich, Jasmina Mustafić, Jelena Radić Design of the poster and graphic design: Lenča Malec Press inquiries: Saša Nemec, rdece.zore@gmail.com Financial support: City of Ljubljana – Department for Culture Donations	MARCH 7TH 18:00 The Red Dawns Film Program 2025