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202380 minGdocumentary

Gender Equality

Eight Chapters

202380 minGdocumentary

Eight female characters, aged five to 85, share their experiences of identity and growth in a male-dominated world.

Gender Equality

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Tonči Gaćina,

Jasmina Beširević,

Anja Koprivšek,

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Eight female characters, aged five to 85, share their experiences of identity and growth in a male-dominated world.

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Tonči Gaćinadirector

Jasmina Beširevićdirector

Anja Koprivšekdirector

Dalija Dozet

Dalija Dozetdirector

Katarina Lukecdirector

Synopsis

Tila, a five-year-old girl, pedals her bicycle with determination, symbolizing the early stages of identity formation. Eight female characters, ranging from childhood to 85 years old, navigate their lives in a predominantly male world. Each chapter presents a different perspective, from Jana, who inspires those around her, to Ana Marija, who faces uncertainty in her late twenties. Directed by Tonči Gaćina, "Eight Chapters" features contributions from eight authors, illustrating the challenges and milestones of women across generations.

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