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.

Quisiera no sentir todo este ruido, dir. Lucila Mariani (Argentina, France) 2025, 14’, 16+
A woman, undergoing a medical abortion, is having trouble falling asleep because of her noisy neighbors.
Film presented at e.g. IndieLisboa IFF. Polish premiere.

She is Called Aurora, dir. Ana de Alva (Spain) 2024, 13’, 15+
Aurora, a very young mother, raises her daughter alone in a village environment. She shares her doubts and fears with her best friend, Lucia, who is also a mother.
Film presented at e.g. AIFF. Polish premiere.

Bitter Chocolate, dir. Sahar Sotoodeh (Germany) 2024, 20’, 16+
Sixteen-year-old Yasi is visiting Tehran for a short time. The official purpose of the trip is to take the IELTS exam – a test assessing English-language proficiency. Unofficially, she is trying to illegally terminate an unwanted pregnancy. Just before the procedure, she begins to have doubts, and there is less and less time left before the exam.
Film awarded at e.g. Santa Barbara IFF.

Saline Water, dir. Abraham Delgado, Ivet Moreno (Spain) 2025, 17’, 15+
A woman who has lost her child, takes care of a hyper-realistic doll as if it were her own son. Fearing a confrontation with the past, she avoids meeting her newborn niece.
Film presented at e.g. FCZ. Polish premiere.

Mensch, dir. Luca Lellouche (France) 2024, 17’, 13+
Esther is a young midwife working the night shift. Every day, she visits her grandmother Leya, who prepares traditional meals for her. This time, on her way to her grandmother’s apartment, Esther unexpectedly encounters one of her patients.
Film presented at e.g. Interfilm ISFF. Polish premiere.

Milkshake, dir. Lisa Blum (France) 2024, 13’, 15+
Sophie is a photographer. One morning, her agent calls with an offer for a quick assignment. Work has always been a priority for Sophie, but three months ago she gave birth to a baby girl and is still breastfeeding. She feels torn, while her agent expects an immediate decision.
Film awarded at e.g. Vébron IFF. Polish premiere.