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Role & Role 

Chus Gutiérrez, 72 minutes, documentary, Spanish, French, Arabic and English with English subtitles, 2020, Spain.

Can a less stereotyped and more real representation positively influence viewing women as leaders and contribute towards a more equal society? “Rol & Rol (Role & Role)” is a documentary reflecting on the role that media, advertising and fiction plays in the construction of female role models and how such models impact society’s way of thinking and women’s and men’s life and career decision-making.

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Girl Gang 

Susanne Regina Meures, 98 minutes, documentary, German with English subtitles, 2022, Switzerland.

Fourteen-year-old Leonie is a successful teen influencer who lives on the outskirts of Berlin. Millions of followers are at her feet, and companies shower her with products. When Leonie’s parents recognize the enormous economic potential of their daughter’s online activities, they quickly take over her management aiming to give Leonie to a better life than they had. However, Leonie’s life dictated by brands and pressure to produce content has a shadow side that the adrenaline, fam and free sneakers can’t make up for.

The film won a “Special Mention” at the Reykjavik International Film Festival and was nominated for 7 other awards.

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