The Women’s World appeared in the LFF programme for the 100th anniversary of Polish women obtaining civil rights. It was supposed to draw attention to the problems that women from all around the world have to face every day. Their situation is not getting better and there are still many films being made about it. This is an important trend in world cinematography, so every year we choose particularly interesting productions that provide a cross-sectional look at it.

Sea Salt, dir. Leila Basma (Lebanon) 2023, 19’, 16+
Seventeen-year-old Nayla is faced with the same dilemma every Lebanese woman is faced with today – to leave or to stay. The two most important men in her life have conflicting opinions on the matter. Will she be able to make a decision on her own?
Film presented at the Venice IFF.

Nurit, dir. Sohini Tal (Izrael) 2022, 12’, 15+
A woman talks about her path to motherhood and the difficult experiences related to the death of a child.
Film presented at the Annecy IFF. Polish premiere.

Taxi, dir. Constantinos Nikiforou (Cyprus) 2024, 15’, 16+
Navigating the scenic roads of Cyprus, a taxi driver tells her passengers the gruesome details of her husband’s death. Each time she gives a different version of the events. Which one is true? Or maybe neither?
Film presented at the Cyprus ISFF. Polish premiere.

Box Cutters, dir. Naomi Van Niekerk (France) 2023, 8’, 15+
A young woman recalls a day when she was attacked by three men on her way home.
Film awarded at Ottawa IAF.

Mom Told You So, dir. Cécile Cournelle (France) 2023, 8’, 15+
A girl tries to return home after a night of partying… as a videogame character.
Film awarded at SXSW festival. Polish premiere.

Borderline, dir. Eun-sang Ko (Republic of Korea) 2022, 17’, 15+
Yoonsung, who is a radical feminist, works as a waitress for a part-time job. One day, her position was suddenly changed from hall to kitchen, and the newcomer Jihee unintentionally replaces her. Yoonsung begins to keep a close eye on the new employee.
Film presented at e.g. Leeds IFF. Polish premiere.