SYNOPSIS
"#Tradwife" — short for "traditional wife" — has exploded on social media in recent years, promoting a return to traditional, conservative values and family life. But many see the underlying ideology of this movement as a dangerous attack on women's rights.
This trend, promoted by numerous Instagram influencers, advocates a strict return to traditional values: the woman stays at home to look after the family and happily submit to her husband, while the man works and provides. But while the influencers promoting this lifestyle earn tens of thousands a month, most tradwives are completely dependent on their husbands.
Solie and Andre, a devout Catholic couple in their thirties, can't imagine living any other way. But former tradwife Enitza is keen for people to understand the realities of this lifestyle. After ten years as a tradwife and four children, she realised she wanted a better life for her daughters — and when she requested a divorce, that was when her problems really started.
Directed by Julie Benzoni, Manon Heurtel & Jérôme Prouvost · 25 min · France, 2024
TRAILER
Watch the trailer here.
PROGRAMME
- 12h00 to 12h15 – Light snack
- 12h15 to 12h20 – Quick introduction by IAMANEH Suisse
- 12h20 to 12h50 – Screening
- 12h50 to 13h15 – Panel discussion
- 13h15 to 13h45 – Q&A + closing
PANEL DISCUSSION
Following the screening, join us for a discussion with:
- Nicole Bourbonnais, Geneva Graduate Institute, Professor of International History and Politics; Co-Director, Gender Centre
- Julie Benzoni, Film Director
Moderator:
Alessia Nicastro, Geneva Graduate Institute, PhD researcher and member of the GISA Feminist Collective
Trigger warning: this film contains references to gender-based and sexual violence that may be distressing to some viewers.
PRODUCTION INFO
Year: 2024 · Duration: 25 mins · Production: Kraken Films · Directors: Julie Benzoni, Manon Heurtel & Jérôme Prouvost · Available versions: ENG, FRA · Distribution: Java Films
This event is organised in partnership by the DEI initiative with IAMANEH Suisse and the Bureau de promotion de l'égalité et de prévention des violences (BPEV) of the Canton of Geneva, as part of the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November).
