FemArt 12 - Femart Festival

FEMART Festival 12th Edition

“SISTERHOOD: In Times of War and Peace”

In an era marked by relentless global suffering, advocating for SISTERHOOD in times of war becomes imperative for the pursuit of lasting PEACE.

The foundation of feminism is sisterhood. In times of war sisterhood leads us to triumph, and in times of peace paves the way for progress. It transcends boundaries of race, nationality, religion, and ideology. It is a bond forged in empathy, nurtured by compassion, and strengthened through collective action. Sisterhood compels us to see ourselves reflected in the struggles of others, to recognize their humanity as our own, and to stand in solidarity with them in their quest for justice and dignity.

Dancer, Performer, Choreographer / Slovenia

Nataša Živković

Nataša Živković is a versatile artist creative in different fields of performing arts, from contemporary dance, theatre to performance. After finishing ballet school, she got dedicated to contemporary dance and collaborated with a number of choreographers. Despite being a graduate in comparative literature and French, today she is a self-employed dancer, actress, choreographer and a mentor. Recently, she has been active in theatre both in national theatre houses as well as independent production.
Živković has participated in Via Negativa projects since 2006. Her debut as an author First Love’s Second Chance (Getting Over Heintje) and her dance and theatre achievements led to her being awarded the Golden Bird Award in 2009. Her last author work entitled For Father’s Sake (Via Negativa/City of Women, 2014) is dedicated to her father. In 2014/2015 she was employed at Zavod Bunker as a movement and artistic mentor collaborating with various primary schools across Slovenia. In 2016 she co-authored and performed in If You’re Happy (Bunker), In the Back of Time (Ljubljana Puppet Theatre) and Just in appearance sometimes as everyone else (Emanat). She was part of developing a new work Moved by voice (Emanat) with choreographer/musician Irena Tomažin in 2017.

Multidisciplinary Artist / CHINA-UK

Xixi Xiao

Xixi Xiao is a multidisciplinary actor across the diverse performing arts including stage play, interactive show, physical theatre and musical theatre. She trained as an actor in United States for three years used to perform stage production professionally in China. She recently focuses more on screen acting work and has done some short film shooting for London film school and short film festival.

Playwright and Director / SERBIA

Maja Pelević

Maja Pelević has obtained her BA at the Faculty of Drama Arts in Belgrade and a PhD at the University of Arts in Belgrade, Department of Theory of Arts and Media. Her plays (Orange Peel, Me or Someone Else, Bollywood, Belgrade- Berlin, Maybe We Are Mickey Mouse…) have been translated into many languages and staged throughout Serbia and Europe, and also published in numerous anthologies. Since 2012, she has been active in directing, authorial projects (They Live, Consequences, Hopelessness, Freedom: the Most Expensive Capitalist Word, Lonely Planet), and performing in her own plays. She has received numerous major awards, among which are “Borislav Mihajlović Mihiz” for playwrighting, and Sterija Award for the best contemporary play for Orange Peel and The Last Little Girls. She lives and works in Belgrade and in Bečići. She wishes for the apocalypse.

Playwright, Director and Dramaturgr / SERBIA

Olga Dimitrijević

Olga Dimitrijević was born in 1984 in Belgrade, SFRY. In her work, she explores the topics of social struggles and injustices, female friendship and solidarity, queer histories, borders of political imagination, and the possibilities of a better world. She is the author of many plays (My Dear, The Folk Play, Workers Die Singing…), and auteur projects (Red Love based on the novel by Alexandra Kollontai, Freedom: the Most Expensive Capitalist Word, Lepa Brena Project/with Vladimir Aleksić/, Lonely Planet / with a group of authors/, Radio Šabac, Drama about the End of the World). She has worked as a dramaturge on many performances in Serbia and abroad and has received several awards for her work. She participated in the International Forum - Theatertreffen in 2019. She lives and works between Belgrade and Rijeka. She often dreams of revolution.

Singer / ANGOLA, FRANCE

Lúcia De Carvalho

Lúcia de Carvalho is an alchemist, a seeker of sense, a kindler of essence. Her voice transmits vibrations that heal and transform; her drum transmits the voice of the ancestors, inviting you to reconnect with your deepest self. Born in Luanda and raised in Portugal and France, Lúcia began her musical journey with the Brazilian band Som Brasil, evolving from backing vocalist to lead singer. She launched her solo career in 2008, releasing her first EP in 2011 and later collaborating with bassist Edouard Heilbronn on the acclaimed album Kuzola (2016), which explored her roots and identity. Her third album, Pwanga, recorded in Paris, continues to blend African and Brazilian influences, enriched by contributions from notable artists such as Chico César and Anna Tréa.
Lúcia's music remains a vibrant fusion of rhythms and melodies, reflecting her quest for essence and connection.

Director, Dancer, Choreographer / SPAIN

David Gutiérrez Molina

David Gutiérrez, a Barcelona-born dancer and choreographer, was trained in Malaga by the prestigious teacher Raquel de Luna. Gutiérrez, a child prodigy of flamenco, is considered one of the most talented dancers in Spain and is recognized as one of the leading dancers of international flamenco. His extensive experience and avantgarde personal stamp have infused the company with an unmistakable style, and he has achieved the difficult challenge of establishing a large format dance company.
David Gutiérrez was nominated for the Max Awards, as Best Male Artist and Best Choreographer for "Flamenco Reborn", in addition to being awarded the Performing Arts Award of the Andalusian Federation of Communities of Catalonia. He is also an honorary artist of the Foshan Grand Theatre (China) and received the Corona Award from the Government of Catalonia, recognizing his great efforts to promote the Flamenco Art around the world. As director and choreographer of Barcelona Flamenco Ballet, David Gutiérrez has become one of the main references of current Flamenco.

Dancer, Performer, Choreographer, Coach/ LUXEMBOURG

Sylvia Camarda

Sylvia Camarda is a Luxembourg-born and based international dancer, performer, choreographer, and coach.
After studying dance in London, her career took off in 2000 with Philipp Egli in Zurich. She has since collaborated with Koen Augustijnen and Les Ballets de la C. de B. in Gent, Cirque du Soleil in Montreal, and Jan Fabre and Troubleyn in Antwerp, among others.
Camarda has appeared as a performer in 12 international films and has worked with directors such as Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzan, Clara van Gool, Pol Cruchten, and Chantal Akerman.
Since 2016, she has been running her own show, MOVE, for arte.tv—a series that explores dance traditions and practices from around the world. The project has proven to be a significant and ongoing success, with new seasons recently signed and scheduled, including episodes on Capoeira in Brazil and other popular dance forms.
Since 2016, Sylvia has also dedicated herself to supporting young unemployed individuals and people with limited abilities. She regularly collaborates with the Philharmonie de Luxembourg’s EME Foundation and teaches classes for the Act! project, developed and run by Fundamental.

Theater Director and Activist / ENGLAND

Zana Hoxha

Zana Hoxha is the founder and executive director of Artpolis – Art and Community Center, promoting art and social dialogue. She directed over 20 performances across Kosovo, the Balkans, and internationally, with award-winning works like "Spring Awakening" and "Artemis’s Huntresses."
She founded FEMART, the largest feminist festival in the Balkans, using theater to advocate for gender equality and human rights. A Chevening Fellow, she pursued a Master's in Theatre Directing at LAMDA, London, and recently directed "Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again" and "Electra."

DOCUMENTARY "TRAINED TO SEE: THREE WOMEN AND THE WAR" / GERMANY

Luzia Schmid

Luzia Schmid, (1966 Zürich, Switzerland,) pursued her passion for storytelling through journalism studies at MAZ in Lucerne (1990-1992). She began her career as an editor, author, and moderator at Swiss Radio DRS 3 and SRF, before transitioning to an independent director for SRF in 1997. Seeking to refine her craft, she studied film and television at KHM in Cologne from 1998 to 2001.
In addition to filmmaking, Schmid taught at the Gestaltungsschule Farbmühle and HSA in Lucerne, sharing her expertise with future storytellers. Her acclaimed works include the documentaries "GROUNDSPEED - EIN FILM ÜBER DAS HIN UND HER" (2001), "LOST IN LIBERIA" (2007), and her recent film "TRAINED TO SEE – THREE WOMEN AND THE WAR" (2022), which was selected for the Solothurn Film Festival.

SHORT ANIMATION MOVIE “SELF STORY” / BELGIUM

Géraldine Charpentier

Géraldine Charpentier’s passion for animation ignited at the age of twelve when she discovered the art form's ability to merge movement, images, and sound. This early fascination led her to La Cambre in Brussels, where she began her formal studies in 2015. During her time there, she developed a keen interest in documentary filmmaking, which culminated in her first film, “Récit de soi” (2018), an illustrated testimony that delves into the complexities of gender.
As she progressed in her studies, Géraldine expanded her creative repertoire into fiction. For her master’s degree, she wrote and directed “Papa Zaza” (2019-2020), a deeply personal narrative exploring mourning through the eyes of a child. Today, her work continues to blur the lines between documentary and fiction, combining intimate storytelling with broader social themes. This approach is evident in her first professional film, “Messages Personnels”, a touching ode to love and sorority set against the backdrop of a rainy Brussels.

SHORT MOVIE “A SISTER” / BELGIUM

Delphine Girard

Delphine Girard is a Belgian film director renowned for her impactful work in the world of cinema. Born in Quebec, Canada, she moved to Belgium with her family during childhood, where she later pursued her passion for filmmaking at INSAS (Institut National Supérieur des Arts du Spectacle et des Techniques de Diffusion).
Girard gained significant recognition for her 2018 short film, "A Sister" (Une sœur), which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020. Before this success, she directed the short films "Monstre" (2014) and "Caverne" (2017), both of which contributed to her growing reputation as a filmmaker with a distinctive voice.
In 2023, Girard made her feature film debut with "Through the Night" (Quitter la nuit), which premiered at the prestigious 80th Venice International Film Festival. The film was well-received, and Girard won the Audience Award in the Giornate degli Autori program, solidifying her status as a talented director with a promising future in the industry.

Director, Screenwriter / DENMARK

Birgitte Stærmose

Birgitte Stærmose is an internationally acclaimed director and screenwriter known for both feature and short films. Her short film, Out of Love (2009), is a precursor to Afterwar, having premiered in 2009 and received several awards.
Over the past five years, Stærmose has worked internationally as a lead director on drama series for HBO, Starz, and Netflix. Her latest feature film, Camino, premiered as a Closing Film at GIFF (2023) and was showcased in selected cinemas and on the Viaplay platform in April 2023. Afterwar is a passion project spanning 15 years.

Singer, Composer, Musician/ ENGLAND

Vjollca Robelli-Mripa

She is a singer, composer, and musician known for her unique style and inspiring messages. In 2022, she was invited to open the prestigious "EFG London Jazz Festival" at the "GRAND Junction." Her talent has taken her to many stages, including the esteemed Royal Albert Hall, marking the 150th anniversary of this iconic venue in the British capital. Her EP, featuring powerful songs like "Burrnesha" and "Besa," gained recognition through its inclusion in the documentary film "I Am Burrnesha."

Multi Instrumentalist / ENGLAND

Oliver Dover

Oliver is a clarinetist, saxophonist, and kaval player based in Leeds. Since graduating from Leeds College of Music with a BA in Jazz in 2009, he has been performing regularly with many musicians and bands, including Matthew Bourne, Dave Kane’s Rabbit Orchestra, Metamorphic, ACV, and Polar Bear. He currently performs with the Beats and Pieces Big Band, which released their third studio album Good Days to critical acclaim. He also works with Craig Scott’s Lobotomy, Thodoris Ziarkas, and various groups in the world music scene (Balkan and Arabic), such as The Turbans, Mohammed Alnuma's Hawa, Mandalakia, and the London Bulgarian Choir.

Percussionist / ENGLAND

Gizem Altinordu

Gizem Altinordu was born in Istanbul and grew up in Thrace region in Turkey. Her first interactions with music also started here at a young age. During her journeys, she spent a long time in Africa, in the Balkans, Iran, and India; and collaborated with many musicians. That is how her unique way of fusion appeared. She has been studying and playing multi-genres like traditional music to psychedelic rock. She is currently performing with different projects and musicians all across Europe, UK and Turkey.

Avtivist, Interpreter

Ivana Bilić

Ivana Bilić is a translator and interpreter in English, French and BCMS and a human rights activist with special interest in women’s rights, minorities and LGBT+. Originally from Sarajevo, she currently lives in France and works as an interpreter for an organisation dealing with intercultural relations and migration. She spends her free time translating comic books and books for children, travelling and enjoying tea.

Guitarist / ENGLAND

Nikos Ziarkas

Nikos Ziarkas is best known as the guitarist and co-leader of the experimental-jazz band Valia Calda. He also plays guitar for rising tuba star Theon Cross, saxophonists Chelsea Carmichael and Tyrone Isaac-Stuart, who is also a dancer and rapper.
Born in Rhodes, Greece, into a very musical family, Ziarkas formed multiple teenage rock bands and began experimenting with jazz and free improvisation from a very young age. He moved to London in 2011, studied at the jazz department of Middlesex University, and has been active in the scene since then. Notable collaborations and works include Theon Cross, Chelsea Carmichael, Steam Down, Greg Saucier (Deerhoof), Tyrone Isaac-Stuart, Nubya Garcia, and James Priestley (Secret Sundaze).

Artist, Activist

Berat Bajrami

Berat Bajrami is an artist and activist with over five years of experience as a journalist. He currently serves as the Project Coordinator and PR Officer at Artpolis and the FemArt Festival. His artistic practice spans both traditional and contemporary mediums, often exploring themes of life, death, and nature. Through his work, Berat aims to inspire deep ideological reflection and emotional connection, using art as a tool for empowerment and social change.

Events

THEATER PERFORMANCE

“SONNY” / SLOVENIA

Sonny is an attempt at an anthropological research of a specific phenomenon in a performative form. It is an amazed fascination with images and stories of sworn virgins or “virginas” from the remote parts of Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo and Metohija. It is a hole in the system which maintains that same system. It is drag in relation to the question of surviving in a man’s world asking us in what world we live.

PERFORMANCE

“THE BIG GIGGLE” BY XIXI XIAO / CHINA-UK

The Big Giggle is a physical/site specific performance with audiences interaction involved. In this performance, you will be going on a journey of reconnecting with the origin. The origin, what is that? Come to find out. This performance is highly non-sense. In order to have a better experience, please drop your logics and come with one of your favorite objects (soft toy? Leaf? Music box? Egg? It can be anything on the Earth, as long as you love it and would love to share with everyone else who is on this Big Giggle journey together.)

THEATER PERFORMANCE

“WORLD WITHOUT WOMEN” / SERBIA

“World Without Women” delve into the urgent issues of gender inequality, unequal pay, and patriarchal oppression within Serbian theatre and beyond. This powerful performance sheds light on the struggles of women in the workplace, questioning who has the right to work, under what conditions, and the role of art in reinforcing or challenging these structures.
Can we envision new ways to break free from these inequalities? Can the theatre become a space for union struggles and strike action against sexism and exploitation?

CONCERT

PWANGA TOUR- BY LUCIA DE CARVALHO / ANGOLA, FRANCE

A true alchemist of sound, Lúcia's voice heals and transforms, while her drumming channels the wisdom of ancestors, guiding you to reconnect with your innermost self.

PERFORMANCE

“CARMEN” BY BARCELONA FLAMENCO BALLET / SPAIN

Carmen embodies pain, passion, and a cry for freedom, emotions that flamenco masterfully represents in its rawest and most primal form.
Despite the passage of time, Carmen’s message of freedom and courage remains relevant in a world where women continue to fight for their rights. Carmen is the archetype of a woman who confronts a hostile and violent male-dominated world.

PERFORMANCE

“IN MEMORIAM” BY SYLVIA CAMARDA / LUXEMBOURG

In Memoriam | A Performance Beyond Life and Death
Step into a powerful journey where life’s final chapter is reimagined through movement. Sylvia Camarda transcends the boundaries of life and death through her performance “In Memoriam”, capturing the beauty and complexity of human transformation.
This is more than a dance—it’s an immersive experience that invites reflection on the essence of existence, where every step tells a story of hope, resilience, and renewal.

THEATER PERFORMANCE

“REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN.” / ENGLAND

Join us for a bold, unapologetic exploration of what it means to be a woman in today’s world! Written by Alice Birch and directed by Zana Hoxha, this powerful play features an all-female cast, including Natalia May, Xixi Xiao, Tanaka Mpofu, and Olive McHugh.
In a stunning post-apocalyptic setting by Grace Rumsey, witness the shattering of old norms and the rise of new possibilities. It’s time to question, challenge, and revolt. Are you ready?

FILM

European Film Festival Spotlight on FemArt 12

Join us for a captivating lineup of thought-provoking films at the 12th FemArt Festival! Experience the powerful storytelling of directors Luzia Schmid, Delphine Girard, Jorge Muriel, and Géraldine Charpentier as they bring their inspiring works to the big screen.
After the screenings, connect with fellow artists and activists at a special reception hosted by the German Embassy—an opportunity to reflect on the films and share insights.
Don’t miss this day of cinema that will move, inspire, and challenge your perspectives!

CONCERT

“GËRSHETAT” BY VJOLLCA ROBELLI – MRIPA (AJO) / ENGLAND

Experience a captivating blend of traditional Albanian and Kosovar folk sounds with modern jazz influences! AJO, along with her talented band, will take you on a journey through rich stories of love, motherhood, and resilience.
"Gërshetat" isn’t just a concert; it’s a powerful narrative that honors the past while addressing today’s challenges. Through Vjollca's enchanting voice and poignant lyrics, feel the pulse of history and the spirit of hope.

FEMINIST TALKS

“BEYOND BARRIERS: INCLUSIVITY IN CULTURE AND ART”

Join panelists Jehona Shyti, Kushtrim Sheremeti, Mimozë Musliu, and Elvana Shala, moderated by Ardianë Pajaziti, for a vital discussion on making art and culture more inclusive for everyone.
This discussion will also mark the launch of the Manual for Accessibility for Blind and Partially Sighted Individuals in Cultural Events, highlighting our commitment to fostering inclusivity in the arts.

FEMINIST TALKS

“THE VOICE OF WOMEN POETS: SOLIDARITY AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH POETRY”

On September 29, join us for an inspiring discussion where women poets will share experiences, and the challenges they face in a world that often overlooks them. This panel is all about breaking barriers, building solidarity, and using poetry as a tool for empowerment and change.
The panel will feature Brikena Ceraja Beka, Gili Hoxhaj, Ilire Zajmi, Shqipe Malushi, and Xhejlane Tërbunja, with Naime Beqiraj as the moderator.

FEMINIST TALKS

“FEMICIDE – HOW DO WE FIGHT AGAINST IT?”

Join panelists Albulena Haxhiu, Adelina Berisha, Afërdita Mikullovci, Nerimane Ferizi, and Zana Hamiti Asllani, moderated by Kaltrina Rexhepi Dragusha, for a crucial discussion on fighting femicide.

EXHIBITION AND PUBLICATION OF THE MONOGRAPH

“FemArt Festival 10 years and growing…2013-2022”

Join us as we celebrate a decade of feminist artistic activism! This monograph captures the essence of the FemArt Festival through powerful texts, photographs, and stories, honoring the women who have shaped this journey.
It's not just a look back—it’s a tribute to collective courage, resilience, and the enduring spirit of creativity. Let’s come together to celebrate this milestone and the lasting impact of feminist art!

We’ll also hear from inspiring panelists Ivana Bilić, Igballe Rogova, Sibel Halimi, and Zana Hoxha, who will share their insights on the journey and future of feminist art and activism.

Programme

Day 1 – 25.09.2024

OPENING OF THE FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE “CARMEN” BY BARCELONA FLAMENCO BALLET / SPAIN

Director: David Gutiérrez Molina / Dancers: David Gutiérrez Molina, Carlos Ruiz Morales, Judith Martin Gonzalez, Carmen Orts Romero, Andrea Amaya Bergue / Guitar, Music Director: Iban Perez Gomez / Guitar: Jordi Centeno Alfaro / Singer: Joel Luque Muñoz / Lighting technician: Rouzic Yann Patrick / Sound technician: Marcos Prieto Cervera / Manager: Jaime Trancoso Gonzalez

20:00 - 21:30

Klan Arena, Prishtina

COCKTAIL AND AFTERPARTY

21:30 – 23:00

Klan Arena, Prishtina

Day 2 – 26.09.2024

WORKSHOP “ART, ACTIVISM, AND EQUALITY: BRIDGING GENDER AND PEACEBUILDING”

Facilitator: Shpëtim Selmani and Attilla Antal

10:00 - 15:00

Dodona Theater (Hall B), Prishtina

FEMINIST TALKS “FEMICIDE – HOW DO WE FIGHT AGAINST IT?”

11:00 - 13:00

French Institute, Prishtina

PERFORMANCE “THE BIG GIGGLE” BY XIXI XIAO / CHINA-UK

Artist: Xixi Xiao

16:00-17:00

Heroines Park across New Born monument, Prishtina

THEATER PERFORMANCE “WORLD WITHOUT WOMEN” / SERBIA

Concept, text, performance: Olga Dimitrijević and Maja Pelević / Choreography and stage movement: Igor Koruga / Music: Anja Đorđević, Vladislav Rac / Video: Deana Petrović / Costume: Selena Orb / Light design: Nikola Zavišić / Texts used in the performance by: Silvia Federici, Angela Dimitrakaki, Valeria Graziano, Katja Praznik, Danielle Child, Helena Reckitt, and Jenny Richards / Song used in the performance by: Lira Vega - Posledice rada / Organization: Filip Perić / Technical management: Dragan Škorić / Sound engineer: Mihajlo Jovanović / Lighting engineer: Milan Kolarević / Photography: Igor Koruga

18:00-19:30

Dodona Theater, Prishtina

PREMIERE DANCE THEATRE PERFORMANCE "O LORD, O LORD, O LADY OF THE HOUSE!” / KOSOVA

Direction, Concept, and Choreography: Robert Nuha / Text and Dramaturgy: Zana Hoxha / Assistant Director: Lavdie Idrizi / Actors: Edlir Gashi, Labinot Raci / Performers: Altina Binaku, Patriot Osmani, and Enis Mulaku / Video Projections: Kledi Eski / Technical Assistant: Elira Lluka / Production: Artpolis - Art and Community Center

20:00 - 21:00

Oda Theater, Prishtina

Day 3 – 27.09.2024

WORKSHOP “ART, ACTIVISM, AND EQUALITY: BRIDGING GENDER AND PEACEBUILDING”

Facilitator: Shpëtim Selmani and Attilla Antal

10:00 - 15:00

Dodona Theater (Hall B), Prishtina

WORKSHOP “PLAY WITH ME: CLOWNING WORKSHOP”

Facilitator: Xixi Xiao

10:00 – 14:00

The Finnish School, Prishtina

FEMINIST TALKS “BEYOND BARRIERS: INCLUSIVITY IN CULTURE AND ART”

11:00 - 13:00

French Institute, Prishtina

EUFF SPOTLIGHT // DOCUMENTARY "TRAINED TO SEE: THREE WOMEN AND THE WAR" / GERMANY

Director: Luzia Schmid / Producers: Ulli Pfau, Katarina Cvitic, Roberto Dall’Angelo / Commissioning Editor: Christian von Behr (rbb/arte), Rolf Bergmann (rbb), Mathias Werth (WDR) / Editing: Yana Höhnerbach / Music: Johannes Malfatti, Olivier Alary / Sound: Holger Buff, Jascha Viehl

13:00 – 14:46

Armata Cinema, Prishtina

SHORT ANIMATION MOVIE “SELF STORY” / BELGIUM

Director: Géraldine Charpentier

15:00 – 15:05

Armata Cinema, Prishtina

SHORT MOVIE “A SISTER” / BELGIUM

Director: Delphine Girard / Writer: Delphine Girard / Actors: Veerle Baetens, Selma Alaoui, Guillaume Duhesme

15:10 – 15:27

Armata Cinema, Prishtina

SHORT MOVIE "THE EPHEMERAL" / SPAIN

Director: Jorge Muriel / Writer: Jorge Muriel / Actors: Miguel Ramiro, José Cameán, José Luis de Madariaga

15:30 - 15:50

Armata Cinema, Prishtina

RECEPTION BY THE GERMAN EMBASSY IN PRISHTINA

15:50 – 16:50

Armata Cinema, Prishtina

NETWORKING EVENT BETWEEN ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS

DJ Matale

17:00 - 18:30

Luxembourg Embassy, Prishtina

THEATER PERFORMANCE “I WANT A COUNTRY” / ALBANIA

Author: Andreas Flurakis / Director: Ema Andrea / Actors: Adriana Tolka, Matia Llupa, Paolo Kadillari, Artemis Beluli, Eva Gjika, Eraldo Malaj, Lindar Kaja / Translator/Drama Consultant: Sokol Çunga / Assistant Director: Sinan Lila / Scenography: Ergys Krisiko / Composer: Vali Kuqi / Choreographer: Mariel Brahimllari / Costume Designer: Sofi Kara

19:00-20:20

Termokiss, Prishtina

CONCERT – PWANGA TOUR- BY LUCIA DE CARVALHO / ANGOLA, FRANCE

Voice, percussion: Lúcia De Carvalho / Percussions, voice: James Muller / Guitar, voice: Edouard Heilbronn / Cello, bass synth, voice, trumpet: Simon Lannoy / Sound technician: Séverine Gallou

21:00 - 22:30

Oda Theater, Prishtina

Day 4 – 28.09.2024

WORKSHOP “TASTE OF CULTURAL AESTHETICS IN CALLIGRAPHY - EXPERIENCING THE HARMONY AND FLOW WITHIN US”

Facilitator: Xixi Xiao

10:00-12:00

Dodona Theater (Hall B), Prishtina

WORKSHOP ON MOVEMENT AND CHOREOGRAPHY

Facilitator: Sylvia Camarda

13:00 - 16:00

Faculty of Arts, Prishtina

EXHIBITION AND PUBLICATION OF THE MONOGRAPHY “10 YEARS OF FEMART”

Editor: Ivana Bilić / Assistant Editor: Berat Bajrami / Assisted by Artpolis staff: Venera Ismaili, Elira Lluka, Shqipe Malushi, Valëza Sijarina, Diellza Bezera and others / Proofreading: Esther Christina Walburg / Design: Zymryte Hoxha / Panelists: Ivana Bilić, Igballe Rogova, Sibel Halimi, Zana Hoxha / Curator: Berat Bajrami / Installation: Skender Xhukolli

17:00-18:30

Gallery of the Faculty of Arts, Prishtina

THEATER PERFORMANCE “SONNY” / SLOVENIA

Author and Perfomer: Nataša Živković / Performers: Daniel Petković, Loup Abramovici, Slobodan Malić / Space design and scenography: Lenka Đorojević / Lighting design and technical direction: Špela Škulj / Photography: Nada Žgank / Advising: Teja Reba / Executive production: Eva Prodan / Production: City of Women / Co-production: Bunker – Old Power Station

19:00 - 20:30

Dodona Theater, Prishtina

THEATER PERFORMANCE “REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN.” / ENGLAND

Writer: Alice Birch / Director: Zana Hoxha / Cast: Olive McHugh, Tanaka Mpofu, Xixi Xiao, Natalia May / Set and Costume Designer: Grace Rumsey / Lighting Designer: Ghoti Fisher / Sound Designer: Aidan Gibson / Movement Director: Kristin Fredrickson / Instrument Consultant: Julia Deng Hanzu / Stage Manager: Ace Turner / Set and Costume Assistant: Xiaomin Fan / Production: LAMDA and Orange Tree Theatre

21:00 - 22:10

Oda Theater, Prishtina

Day 5 – 29.09.2024

WORKSHOP “ORAL HISTORY: WAYS TO FIND WHO WE ARE”

Facilitator: Georgina Kakoudaki

10:00 - 13:00

Faculty of Arts, Prishtina

FEMINIST TALKS “THE VOICE OF WOMEN POETS: SOLIDARITY AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH POETRY”

11:00 - 13:00

“Hivzi Sylejmani” Library, Dardani, Prishtina

FILM "AFTERWAR" / DENMARK, KOSOVO

Director: Birgitte Stærmose / Writer: Birgitte Stærmose / Stars: Lirija Abdullahu, Sadije Abdullahu, Xhevahire Abdullahu

16:00 - 17:25

Armata Cinema, Prishtina

FILM “THE LEADING ACTOR” BY PAULA MARKOVITCH / MEXICO

Written and directed: Paula Markovitch / Producers: Geminiano Pineda, Mauricio Valle, Izrael Moreno, Paula Markovitch / Cinematography: Bruno Santamarı́a / Music: Sergio Gurrola / Art direction: Alisarine Ducolomb / Sound design: Gabriel Reyna

17:30 - 18:45

Armata Cinema, Prishtina

DOCUMENTARY “ART OF THE ENCOUNTER” BY MARINKA LIMAT / SWITZERLAND

Director: Marinka Limat, in collaboration with Wendy Pillonel and Judith Holly / Producers: Mark Olexa, Marinka Limat / Editing: Steven Vit, Dennis Gnoni Visconti / Cinematography: Marinka Limat / Color Grading, Cinematography: Ramón Königshausen / Music: Miles Zuberbühler, Arian de Raeymaeker / Sound editing: Florian Pittet / Screening Coordinator: Judith Holly / Consulting: André Vladimir Heiz / Production: DOK Mobile

18:45 - 19:15

Armata Cinema, Prishtina

DISCUSSION PANEL / KOSOVA, SWITZERLAND, MEXICO, DENMARK

Panelists: Zana Hoxha, Marinka Limat, Paula Markovitch, Vjollca Bajraj

19:15 - 20:00

Armata Cinema, Prishtina

PERFORMANCE “IN MEMORIAM” BY SYLVIA CAMARDA / LUXEMBOURG

Artist: Sylvia Camarda / Light designer: Karl Humbug

20:30 - 21:30

Dodona Theater, Prishtina

Day 6 – 30.09.2024

PEACE CONFERENCE “SISTERHOOD: IN TIMES OF WAR AND PEACE”

Panel 1: Feminist Activism in the 1990s in the Region: Sisterhood in Times of War / Panel 2: Young Women Activists in the Region: Sisterhood in Times of Peace / Panel 3: Women Activists in Ukraine: Resilience and Sisterhood in Times of Conflict

11:00 - 15:00

Grand Hotel, Prishtina

THEATER PERFORMANCE “SPECULUM” / FRANCE

Writing and Direction: Delphine Biard, Flore Grimaud and Caroline Sahuquet / Artistic collaboration: Kelly Rivière / Lighting Design: Camille Pawlotsky / Musical composition and acting in alternation: Mia Délmaë / Graphics and accessories: Lionel Souquière / Press: Elodie Kugelmann

18:00 - 19:10

Dodona Theater, Prishtina

CONCERT “GËRSHETAT” BY VJOLLCA ROBELLI – MRIPA (AJO) / ENGLAND

Singer/songwriter: AJO - Vjollca Robelli Mripa / Clarinet, kaval: Oliver Dover / Guitar: Nikos Ziarkas / Percussions: Gizem Altinordu / Double bass, bass: Jamie Benzies / Visuals: Laurent Azemi

21:00 - 22:30

Armata Cinema, Prishtina

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