Watch the trailer
STERILE DREAMS
Filmed, edited, directed and produced by: Jehan S. Harney
producer _ 2nd unit director_1st camera person : Libuse Rudinska
Czech Republic. 2007. Czech with English subtitles. 50 minutes
This is the first film to ever explore the world of minority Roma
women who can't have children anymore after doctors sterilized them without their knowledge or consent in Czech public hospitals.
The 50-minute documentary explores the world of Elena, her friend, neighbor, and cousin, whose lives have been scarred by their illegal
sterilization. How they all cope with their sterile reality mirrors the fate of more than 80 victims whose cases were already
investigated and supported by the Czech Ombudsman, and countless others in Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania. Since the release of the
film in August 2007, only one victim was compensated and no doctors were reprimanded.
A discussion with the filmmaker follows the screening.
www.jehanharney.com/steriledreams/film_info.html
"Roma Roma!"
Roma Student Directors:Dennis Glowacki,Kevin Paczkowski,Patryk Kalina
Producers: Elliott Tucker (FilmforHumanity),
Dan Lyndon (Henry Compton School)
England 27 mins.
A colourful exploration into Roma life in London,
made in collaboration workshops with 3 Roma students from Henry Compton School in West London. The students lead us into a snapshot of
their world and family, sharing a festive Roma outdoor meal & dance in a local park.
Film For Humanity is a collective of aspiring filmmakers and artists as well as established industry professionals.
It is dedicated to nurturing up-and-coming talent, particularly from marginalized or underprivileged groups,
giving them the opportunity to develop their own voice and employment skills by training them in all aspects of
filmmaking and multi-media.Our central objectives include the promotion of social equality as well as the celebration of
diversity & dialogue. Our projects endeavor to promote the struggle for humanity in these times of turbulent conflict.
We believe that film can illuminate the mental horizons of filmmakers and audiences alike.
Camera: Sky Neal, Nico Mensinga
Editing: Sky Neal, Elliott Tucker Roma
Producer: Valdemar Kalinin
Music: Darren Turze, Tziganiadahttp
www.filmforhumanity.org.
Film by: Melanie Spitta and Katrin Seybold
The Lie. 'Compensation' for Gypsies (Sinti) in Germany / Das falsche Wort.
Die "Wiedergutmachung" an Zigeunern (Sinte) in Deutschland
Film by: Melanie Spitta and Katrin Seybold
FRG, 1987, 85 min with English subtitles
Lies and Lies that's part of the foundation fabric of the society. There was never appropriate neither
apology nor compensation of the horror that was in still is in a different devilish and deceitful manner in Europe toward the Roma people.
This documentary deals with the persecution of German 'gypsies' during National Socialism and the reparations after 1945.
With the help of newspaper articles, pictures, documents and material assembled by the 'racial researchers'
it proves that the persecution of Sinti (and Roma) started as early as 1936, and not – as was later believed –
in 1943. After the war, evidence was kept under lock and key in order to prevent or at least postpone reparations. Only in 1981, after Sinti protests, could the files be examined.
The Lie.
Das falsche Wort. Die "Wiedergutmachung" an Zigeunern (Sinte) in Deutschland
Film by: Melanie Spitta and Katrin Seybold
