Women’s Choir “OKARINA”
By Shqipe Malushi On the fourth morning of FemArt, as the sun lifted gently over Prishtina, the voices of women rose in unison—soft, strong, and soul-stirring. It was the Women’s…
FEMART Festival 11th Edition
Burn your fear away! Allow newness, courage and love to be born.
Courage is a prerequisite to overcome fear. We were taught to be silent for too long, and now it is time to dare to speak. We will speak out and burn our fear away bravely and with love at the 11th edition of the FemArt Festival.
On May 15-21, 2023 and every other day, we will speak out on behalf of women whose voices are not heard, and on behalf of girls who dare to dream. We have so much to say through theater shows, panel discussions, exhibitions, conferences, performances, workshops, through songs and dance.
ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS
Events
Program
Day 1 – 15.05.2023
OPENING OF THE FESTIVAL PREMIERE FOR FEMART THEATER PERFORMANCE “FEFU AND HER FRIENDS” / KOSOVA
Author: Jules Aaron, Maria Irene Fornes Director: Arlinda Morina – Liki Physical master: Robert Nuha Actors: Aurita Agushi, Zhaneta Xhemajli, Qendresa Kajtazi, Donikë Ahmeti, Kaltrinë Zeneli, Blerta Gubetini, Dora Xhemajli Assistant director: Sidarta Krasniqi Costume designer: Yllka Brada Production Assistant: Elira Lluka Production: Artpolis - Art and Community Center
20:00 - 21:00
Menza Ramiz Sadiku, Prishtina
AFTER PARTY AND COCTAILS
DJ MARINA MIMOZA / BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
22:00 - 23:00
Menza Ramiz Sadiku, Prishtina
Day 2 – 16.05.2023
THEATER PERFORMANCE “JOGGING” / LEBANON
Text, conception, performer: Hanane Hajj Ali Dramaturgy: Abdullah Alkafri Mise en scène: Éric Deniaud Lights: Sarmad Louis, Rayyan Nihawi Sound: Wael Kodeih Costumes: Kalabsha, Louloua Abdel-Baki Co-production: Arab Funds For Arts and Culture
18:00 - 19:30
Oda Theatre, Prishtina
THEATER PERFORMANCE “FIVE KINDS OF SILENCE” / SLOVENIA
Author: Shelagh Stephenson Translator: Irena Duša Draž Director: Maša Pelko Performing: Ivana Percan Kodarin, Anuša Kodelja, Marjuta Slamič Dramaturg: Tereza Gregorič Choreographer and Assistant to Director: Klemen Janežič Language Consultant: Anja Pišot Set Designer: Sara Slivnik Costume Designer: Tina Bonča Composer: Mateja Starič Light Designer: Uroš Gorjanc Expert Counsellors: Tanja Pipan, Maja Plaz, Jasna Podreka, Polona Selič – Zupančič
20:00 - 21:30
National Theater of Kosova, Prishtina
THEATER PERFORMANCE “SOBER” / KOSOVA
Author: Duncan MacMillan Director: Butrint Pasha Actors: Zhaneta Xhemajli, Shpetim Selmani, Kumrije Hoxha, Kaltrina Zeneli, Blerta Gubetini, Edlir Gashi, Blend Sadiku, Zana Berisha, Altin Vraniqi Choreographer: Robert Nuha Composer: Adhurim Grezda Costumes and Scenography: Alma Krasniqi Lighting: Mursel Bekteshi Translation: Brezar Xërxa Technical assistant: Elira Lluka Makeup: Myrvete Tahiri and Flori Hasani Photo: Esad Duraki Production: Artpolis – Art and Community Center
22:00 - 00:15
Dispensary near QKMF, Prishtina
Day 3 – 17.05.2023
DOCUMENTARY AND PANEL DISCUSSION “BIBA MAY – NO MORE” / KOSOVA
Written and Produced: Shqipe Malushi Executive Producer and Artistic Direction: Zana Hoxha Director: Arlinda Morina Contributing Director: Burim Haliti, Mahiema Anand, Arzana Pireci, and Jeton Pireci Director of Photography: Michael Stoeger War footage and video clips: Nafis Lokvica Editing: Berat Kryeziu and Arlinda Morina Makeup and Costume Design: Ganimete Sava Drone: Visar Selimi Music and Original Song: Memli Kelmendi Vocalist: Klea Dina Music selection and Voiceover: Samer Agolli Colors: Rron Ismajli Design: Arbër Matoshi
17:00 - 19:00
7Arte, Mitrovica
CONCERT BY SOLI KAPADIA / INDIA
19:00 – 20:00
7Arte, Mitrovica
THEATER PERFORMANCE AND PANEL DISCUSSION “OLYMPE ET MOI” / FRANCE
Director and Writer: Patrick Mons Actress: Veronique Ataly Sound design: Aldo Gilbert Choregraphy: Dominique Vallée Costumes: Fanny Mandonnet
19:00 – 21:00
Dodona Theater, Prishtina
CONCERT BY LA CHICA / FRANCE, VENEZUELA
21:00 - 22:00
National Theater of Kosova, Prishtina
Day 4 – 18.05.2023
CONFERENCE “BURN YOUR FEAR: A CONFERENCE ON COURAGEOUS LIVING” / KOSOVA
Panel discussion: “Beyond prejudice: Empowering Women to Overcome Stereotypes in Art and Cultural Decision-Making” Panel discussion: “Peace and Security: Overcoming Fear and Building Resilient Communities” Panel discussion: “Breaking Stigma: Mental Health and Wellbeing in Challenging Times”
10:00 - 13:00
National Library of Kosova, Prishtina
WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP WITH PATRICK MONS / FRANCE
17:00 - 19:00
Dodona Theater, Prishtina
EXHIBITION “STATUS” / KOSOVA
Artist: Mimozë Sahiti Curator: Albert Heta
19:00 - 21:00
Boxing Club, Prishtina
THEATER PERFORMANCE “WOMEN” / KOSOVA
Director: Nastazja Domaradzka Actresses: Edona Reshitaj, Gresa Pallaska, Lumnije Sopi, Sheqerie Buqaj, Shengyl Ismaili, Xhejlane Godanci Written by: Agnesa Mehanolli, Brikena Sopi, Ulpiana Maloku Dramaturgical consultant: Doruntina Basha Scenographer: Rudina Xhaferi Costume designer: Yllka Brada Lighting: Lucia Sanchez Roldan Composer: Rona Berisha Castrioti Choreographer: Behije Murtezi Assistant director: Xheraldina Krasniqi Dramaturgical assistant: Zoga Çeta Çitaku Production: National Theater of Kosova
20:00 - 21:00
Theater “Muharrem Qena”, Mitrovica
THEATER PERFORMANCE “GIRLS”/ SERBIA
Co-authors and performers: Jelena Cvetković, Sara Gajović, Anđela Memet, Adrijana Mulic, Ana Ninković, Sara Ostojić, Ana Petrov, Milena Perić, Milena Šibalić, Lena Vujović Direction and dramaturgy: Milena Bogavac Original Music: Bojana Vunturišević Choreography and stage movement: Đorđe Živadinović Grgur Costume designer: Aleksandar Kovačević Expert associates: Adriana Zaharijević, Nađa Duhaček, Marija Ratković, Maja Maksimović, Jelena Memet Light design: Milan Janevski Sound design: Ivan Mirković and Jugoslav Hadžić Organization, executive production and assistance in directing: Kristina Anđelković, Katarina Srdanović Production Director: Vojkan Arsić
21:00 - 22:00
Dodona Theater, Prishtina
Day 5 – 19.05.2023
THEATER PERFORMANCE “DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA” / KOSOVA
Author: John Patrick Shanley Director: Ana Bateva Actors: Liridona Shehu, Alban Krasniqi General Director: Burim Mustafa Artistic Director: Fatos Berisha Composer: Stefan Zdraevski Stage Manager: Mahir Musliu Follow-up technician: Fikrim Menekshe Tone: Flamur Krasniqi Wardrobe: Vjollca Hoxhaj Makeup artist: Canan CIbo Prop: Arben Rashkaj
19:00 - 20:10
Dodona Theater, Prishtina
THEATER PERFORMANCE AND PANEL DISCUSSION “OLYMPE ET MOI” / FRANCE
Director and Writer: Patrick Mons Actress: Veronique Ataly Sound design: Aldo Gilbert Choregraphy: Dominique Vallée Costumes: Fanny Mandonnet
19:00 - 21:00
City Museum, Mitrovica
THEATER PERFORMANCE “WOMAN AND LIFE”/ POLAND
Author: Malina Prześluga Director: Piotr Łukaszczyk Actors: Anna Błaut, Anna Kozłowska, Ewelina Paszke-Lowitzsch, Katarzyna Pietruska, Jolanta Solarz-Szwed, Magdalena Taranta, Krzysztof Boczkowski, Albert Pyśk, Dominik Smaruj, Chrystian Talik Choreography: Marta Wołowiec Set design and costumes: Mateusz Stępniak Graphic design: Marta Frej Video: Filip Wierzbicki Music and musical setting: Filip Zawada, Albert Pyśk Vocal preparation: Agnieszka Bogdan Stage manager: Elżbieta Kozak Lightning: Janusz Kaźmierski Sound: Maciej Duszyński Projections: Agnieszka Piesiewicz, Piotr Postemski
21:00 - 22:30
Oda Theater, Prishtina
FEMART MITROVICA CLOSING CONCERT / KOSOVA ÁTARAXIA (MITROVICA ROCK SCHOOL)
Vocals: Emira Kurti Keys: Esra Zhilivoda Guitar: Era Deva Guitar: Naida Dolaku Drums: Erina Aliqkaj Bass Guitar: Benjamin Mehmedi
21:00 – 21:30
City Museum, Mitrovica
ANISA & ERHAN
Anisa Suhodolli Mujka, Erhan Mujka
21:30 – 22:30
City Museum, Mitrovica
Day 6 – 20.05.2023
FILM “KA ME KALU” / BELGIUM
Director: Flonja Kodheli Written by: Flonja Kodheli, Leenda Mamosa Cast: Serge Hologne, Flonja Kodheli, Mathilde Rault, Ilire Vinca, Denis Laujol, Sebastian Moradillos, Zenel Laci, Thibaut Wauthelet. Camera: Virginie Surdej Editing: Damien Keyeux Sound: Paul Heymans, Corinne Dubien, Olivier Struye, Antoine Petit, Etienne Carton. Producer: Sebastian Schelenz Costumes: Jackye Fauconnier Decor: Maude Piette Production: Velvet Films
17:00-18:00
Kino Armata, Prishtina
FILM AND PANEL DISCUSSION “VERA DREAMS OF THE SEA” / KOSOVA
Director: Kaltrina Krasniqi Author: Doruntina Basha Actors: Teuta Ajdini, Alketa Sylaj, Astrit Kabashi, Refet Abazi Produced by: Isstra Creative Factory (Kosovo) & Vera Films (Kosovo) Co-produced by: Dream Factory (North Macedonia), Papadhimitri Film Production (Albania) Producer: Shkumbin Istrefi Co-producers: Ognen Antov, Klajdi Papadhimitri, Kaltrina Krasniqi Cinematography by: Sevdije Kastrati Editing by: Vladimir Pavlovski, Kaltrina Krasniqi Production design by: Burim Arifi, Blendina Xhema Costumes by: Albulena Borovci Make-up by: Fiona Abdullahu Music by: Petrit Çeku, Genc Salihu 1st Assistant director: Mjellma Istrefi Sound by: Igor Popovski, Darko Spasovski Production manager: Fis Cahani
18:00 - 20:30
Kino Armata
THEATER PERFORMANCE “MOLLY” / KOSOVA
Director: Sibel Abdiu (based on Brian Friel) Actors: Verona Koxha, Afrim Muçaj, Bujar Ahmeti Composer: Albin Sopa Visual Artist: Lulzim Luigji Bejta Stage Manager: Nazmije Krasniqi
20:00 - 21:15
National Theater of Kosova, Prishtina
DRAG SHOW VAV - VIBRATE AUTHENTIC VICTORY / KOSOVA
Performers: Vanessa Sins, Agatha Bones, Victoria Owns
22:00 - 23:00
Servis Fantazia
Day 7 – 21.05.2023
THEATER PERFORMANCE “SUPERFLUOUS MAN – OBLOMOV” / ISRAEL
Artistic Director: Yehezkel Lazarov Producers: Yu Jingyi, David Galil Cast: Adam Gabay, Shirah Naor, Vladimir Friedman, Alon Barel, Bar Sade, Eduard Shprochman Lighting designer: Yair Vardi Video designer: Ran Slavin Sound designer: Eyal Jedidjah Assistant director: Ira Orlov Executive producer: Omer Boulanger Cohen
19:00 – 20:30
Oda Theater, Prishtina
CLOSING CONCERT – RINA KAÇINARI TRIO / AUSTRIA, KOSOVA, SPAIN
Cello and vocals: Rina Kaçinari Cello and vocals: Carles Muñoz Camarero Drums and percussion: Jörg Mikula Special Guests: Women's Choir “OKARINA”
21:00 - 22:00
National Theater of Kosova, Prishtina
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