Women of Resilience.
From guerrillas to artists: Kurdish women’s non-violent fight for freedom
About the Film:
Two former Kurdish fighters leave armed resistance behind to pursue art and activism. Their journey—from mountains to studios—highlights the struggle to preserve Kurdish identity under cultural suppression. A story of reinvention and the power of non-violent defiance.
Directed by Andreas Rochholl and Sebastian Leitner
Why Watch?
Arms to Art: Weapons exchanged for brushes and words
Cultural Survival: A testament to unyielding Kurdish pride
Festival Official Selection: Featured in the 2025 Women’s Rights Film Festival
When, Where & Save
Festival Dates: March 26 – April 25, 2025
Location: Global Online Event
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The most powerful films about women’s rights, all in one place.
Now in our 11th year, this month-long online women’s rights documentary film festival gives an intimate glimpse into the most important challenges and successes of women from around the globe, and the filmmakers who are using the power of film to advance girls’ and women’s rights.
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Women’s Voices Now uses film to drive social change that advances women’s and girls’ rights globally.
