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Torsdag 10. januar 2008 kl. 07:45 - 10:00 i NORADs auditorium, Ruseløkkveien 26 Film til frokost |
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Sisters-in-Law 104mins,
2005 Subtitled in English Cameroon/UK Directors::
Kim Longinotto and Florence Ayisi Introduction by Professor Anne Hellum Leader of research Women, Law and Development, UiO
Everyone is welcome to attend. Entrance is free
This event is brought to you by NORAD Filmklubb and Oslo Dokumentarkino. We aim to stimulate dialogue and provide an engaging way of approaching topics relevant to our work and our lives.
Gratis - åpent for alle + gratis kaffe!!
NB! VISNINGEN FOREGÅR I NORADS AUDITORIUM I RUSELØKKVEIEN 26 |
In the little town of Kumba, Cameroon, there have been no convictions in spousal abuse cases for 17 years. But two women determined to change their community are making progress that could change the world. This fascinating, often amusing documentary follows the work of State Prosecutor Vera Ngassa and Court President Beatrice Ntuba as they help women fight often-difficult cases of abuse, despite pressures from family and their community to remain silent
The film shows how the work of these women is changing what Ms Ngassa calls, “customary thinking”, where traditionally certain behaviour has been tolerated. These women use the law at a “grass roots level” to change that thinking
“Highly Recommended. Multi-faceted. Refreshing to see [African women] portrayed as powerful, confident and in control of their own destinies.” Educational Media Reviews Online
“Captivating…a wonderful glimpse of change in a little-seen corner of the world.” Library Journal |
