There are always defeats in life but it is important to get up and start over again. This film provides a societal contrast and also a strong commonality between a young European female trainer and her new pupils, three Jordanian sisters. The feeling of being trapped and of fighting for freedom can occur in both the East and the West. (Photo: © UlrichSeidlFilmproduktion)
Festivals
The Prize of the Ecumenical Jury in Locarno 2024 goes to "Akipl?ša" (Toxic), directed by Saul? Bliuvajt? from Lithuania. The film also won the Golden Leopard and the Swatch Foirst Feature Award.