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1198961

SLUGFEST

"SLUGFEST: In the Performance of Debate, We Find Strength in Solidarity."

en 5m
ActionComedy
SLUGFEST emerges as a playful, engaging martial arts experience that delves into the "inner-feminist struggles" that have characterized recent years and decades. Yet, unlike narratives of division, this film champions the concept of unity, emphasizing the dire need for solidarity and deeper mutual respect within feminist discourse. The film's central motif is a stylized, choreographed sparring training that, while aimed at empowerment and self-discovery, can sometimes escalate beyond control. This metaphorical approach isn't about antagonism but represents the passionate debates that fuel progress and understanding, even when they momentarily seem to get out of hand. "There is no losing in martial arts. Either you win or you learn." - as Karate Kid would say today.

Color Assistant

Florian Hofer

Producer

Günther Friesinger

Writer

Johannes Grenzfurthner

Set Runner

Cornelia Anzengruber

Writer

Jasmin Hagendorfer

Director of Photography

Florian Hofer

martial arts karate queer activism women's rights feminist movement

Status

Post Production

Countries

  • Austria

Companies

  • monochrom Propulsion Systems