How did the seventh and eighth days of "SevilFest" go?

The seventh day of SevilFest began with a staged reading and interactive theatre performance titled "Sevil Has Spoken. Now It's Our Turn."

Organised in collaboration with Teatr O2, the performance was created exclusively for SevilFest and offered audiences an unexpected theatrical experience. Unlike a traditional performance, spectators were not passive observers of the injustice faced by Sevil. Instead, they were invited to respond, speak out, and challenge those who sought to deny her rights and hold her back.

Thanks to the powerful performances of the cast, audiences felt immersed in the story, standing alongside Sevil rather than simply watching from a distance. Together, we said "Enough!" to a world in which men speak on behalf of women and make decisions for them.

The programme continued with the Masculinities section, featuring screenings of Bitter, The Land of Men, and The Cut. The screenings were followed by a panel discussion exploring different perspectives on masculinity.

The moderator and guest speakers also engaged audiences in a Q&A session, discussing topics including queer theory, gender diversity, and the expectations and responsibilities society places on the concept of gender.

The eighth day of SevilFest opened with a screening of Raeda, followed by The Forgotten as part of the Heddy Honigmann Retrospective.

The festival day concluded with Tea Dreams.

Following the screening, audiences met with the film's director, Kristina Mihaylova, for one of the festival's most memorable conversations. Thought-provoking questions, diverse perspectives, and a warm, open discussion brought the day to a meaningful close.