Exploring Resistance: The 2024 Forum Special at a Glance

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Dive into the heart of cinematic resistance as the 2024 Forum Special takes center stage, spotlighting films dedicated to profound stances against silence and forgetting. In a dynamic blend of documentary storytelling and creative expression, these films traverse the decades, from the rebellious 1970s to the contemporary landscape of 2023.

- **Diverse Forms of Resistance:** The special emphasizes the multifaceted nature of resistance, spanning political, social, ecological, and economic dimension Departing from the loud and dominant voices of traditional cinema, the Forum Special amplifies less obvious forms of argumentation—small, quiet gestures, modest in tone, yet impactful.

From warning and analysis to individualistic and masterly discourses, the films in this special section explore a spectrum of activist-minded narratives.

Delving into extended periods of life and persistence, the programming encourages a cinema that thinks in terms of solidarity and engages in transgenerational dialogue.

The selected films question established norms, prompting reflections on bodies and violence, roles, and complicity.

- *Barbara Wurm,* Head of the Forum section, emphasizes the importance of refining our gaze to appreciate the subtleties of resistance in film. She invites audiences to explore cinema dedicated to the innocuous locations and overlooked eras of political resistance.

- Be part of the dialogue as Relations & Resistance sparks discussions around unconventional forms of resistance and the power of cinema to question and inspire.

For more details on the 2024 Forum Special and to engage with this cinematic exploration of resistance, visit the official festival website.