Women
Havana, Dec 17 (RHC) The Todas sociocultural project today promotes dialogue on the historical memory of the suffrage and feminist movement on the island, to learn about the past and illuminate the future of women in Cuba.
Under the leadership of filmmaker Marilyn Solaya, the initiative extends its radius of action throughout the country. In December (19 to 21) will move its activities to the western province of Matanzas, whose Conservative Office will host the cultural and scientific proposals.
As reported by the filmmaker from the social network Facebook, the calendar includes the screening of the documentary In Search of a Space, directed by the filmmaker, which premiered in Cuba in 2019 and with an excellent reception at the 11th International Invisible Film Festival in Bilbao, Spain, as well as the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema.
Likewise, the cultural day will approach the homonymous exhibition, which includes dozens of photographs documenting various women's congresses, marches, and activities starring them in the first half of the 20th century.
Both the audiovisual production and the exhibition complete the project's discourse on the rescue of women's historical memory while setting the course for other actions to make visible the role of women in spheres such as the seventh art, sports, independence struggles, and social movements, among other moments.
The selection marks a timeline of the antecedents of feminism in Cuba until the 1940 Constitution and then it moves to present times by theme, explained Cuban filmmaker Solaya, recognized for her debut film Vestido de Novia (Wedding Dress).
Likewise, the presentation of the film Mi Aporte (My Contribution), by Sara Gómez, will take place. It is a collective reflection on the massive incorporation of women into the productive effort derived from the triumph of the Revolution, in open confrontation with traditional Cuban chauvinism.
The academic section of the event proposes a debate on the Afro-feminine memories of Matanzas by researchers Maydi Estrada Bayona, Jessica Rufin, Isabel Hernandez, Somaly Aldazabal, and Annia Arbolaez Sansaric.
This project is based on the premise of connecting the past with the present and reflecting the constant struggle of each woman to occupy a dignified place in society since ignorance has led to underestimate women in history, said Solaya when she presented the guidelines of this activism program two years ago.
Likewise, the Todas Project is the result of the research process to develop the feature film, while articulating the wills and efforts of many people, institutions, and organizations to make visible the contribution of Cuban women to the construction of the nation, from a historical approach. (Source: PL)
