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EIN TAG OHNE FRAUEN

Pamela Hogan US/IS, 2024
71 min., OmdU
Als 90 Prozent der isländischen Frauen an einem Herbstmorgen im Jahr 1975 ihre Arbeit niederlegten und ihre Häuser verließen, weil sie sich weigerten zu arbeiten, zu kochen oder sich um die Kinder zu kümmern, brachten sie ihr Land zum Stillstand und katapultierten Island zum „besten Ort der Welt, um eine Frau zu sein“.
Zum ersten Mal von den Frauen selbst erzählt und mit spielerischen Animationen versehen, ist EIN TAG OHNE FRAUEN subversiv und unerwartet lustig.

NOCH LANGE KEINE LIPIZZANER

Olga Kosanović AT, 2025
92 min., OmeU
„Die Macht geht vom Volk aus“, das steht in der österreichischen Verfassung – doch wer ist das Volk, wenn in Wien mittlerweile über ein Drittel der Bevölkerung nicht wahlberechtigt ist? Mit spielerischer Leichtigkeit, Humor und mithilfe vieler Expert*innen lernen wir das Staatsbürgerschaftssystem in Österreich kennen, seine Abgründe, Absurditäten und Tücken. Da stellt sich die Frage: „Wie österreichisch bist du?“

Film Therapy FILM CLUB: JULIE BLEIBT STILL

Leonardo Van Dijl SE/BE, 2024
100 min.,
 

In diesem Film werden die Themen Missbrauch und Machtstrukturen besprochen.

WENN DU ANGST HAST NIMMST DU DEIN HERZ IN DEN MUND UND LÄCHELST

Marie Luise Lehner AT, 2025
87 min., OmeU
Anna ist neu in der Klasse in der Nobelschule im ersten Wiener Gemeindebezirk. Sie kommt aus Floridsdorf, die Schüler*innen in der Klasse aus anderen Einkommensschichten. Annas Mama Isolde ist gehörlos. Und Annas Ralph-Lauren-Pulli ist fake. Echt ist dafür ihre neue Freundin Mara und ganz real ist auch der gemeinsame Erkenntnisgewinn: Für Scham gibt’s im Leben keinen Platz.

Marie Luise Lehner’s debut film, multiple award-winner at the Berlinale and the Diagonale, tells the story of Anna and her deaf mother Isolde, and explores what it means to transform shame about one’s background into pride — a tale of affection, care, and solidarity.


this human world: ACTION ITEM

Paula Ďurinová SK/CZ, 2025
69 min., OmeU
Action Item is a documentary that explores themes of paralysing anxiety experienced by larger and larger numbers of youth. It gives an insight into the experiences of the new generation of workers who are burdened by the never-ending chase for productivity. The slow-paced nature of the documentary juxtaposes the stressful reality of our everyday fast-paced lives, and gives the viewers time to sit with the artistic shots and introspective monologues of the narrators. Young people are rearing to oppose the societal expectation and call for reflection and detoxication of the mind that has been burnt out by the unachievable goals set by the collective.

this human world: LESSON LEARNED

Bálint Szimler HU, 2024
119 min., OmeU

At a time of crisis in the Hungarian school system, two newcomers, Juci (33) and Palkó (10), arrive at a struggling school. Juci is unexpectedly made head teacher of a fifth-grade class due to a teacher shortage. Meanwhile, Palkó, recently relocated from Berlin, struggles to adapt to the demanding educational system. As Juci attempts to challenge the outdated methods and Palkó tries to fit in, a childish prank lands him in trouble, making life at school miserable for both of them. Their personal stories offer insight into an oppressive system, reflecting broader Hungarian society.



 

this human world: LIKE THE RAIN, LIKE THE SEA

Sogol Khermandar IR, 2024
50 min., OmeU
Monireh Sadat Hosseini, known as Darya, was born blind but regained limited sight after a pilgrimage to Mashhad, which her mother believes was a miracle. A bright and determined girl, Darya dreams of becoming president despite facing prejudice from those who see her blindness as divine punishment. Now 23, she has embraced her condition with peace and strength. Fluent in 17 languages, Darya has independently traveled to eight countries, using her passion for poetry, art, and human connection to inspire others. Her resilience and optimism make her a symbol of empowerment for people with disabilities worldwide.

this human world: RASHID, THE BOY FROM SINJAR

Jasna Krajinovic FR/BE, 2025
80 min., OmeU
After surviving ISIS prisons as a child, Rashid has been reunited with his family in Sinjar, in northwestern Iraq. Now a teenager, this young Yazidi dreams of a brighter future in a country that is struggling to rebuild. But peace is fragile in Sinjar, and hatred against the Yazidi minority is resurfacing. On the threshold of adulthood, Rashid is reinventing himself amid the changes disrupting his daily life and wondering whether to leave or stay.

this human world: THE SHARDS

Masha Chernaya DE/GE, 2024
90 min., OmeU

In Spring 2022 Masha prepares to leave Russia, her homeland that has changed. However, a chain of unexpected farewells makes everything, including her own self, fall apart. Her only way to cope with the grief is to record her life with a camera. As her anger guides her to the local underground scene, which has become an escape for young Russians, her lens captures the kaleidoscope of shards representing not only the spirit of the time, but also her personality crumbling against the backdrop of global turmoil.

this human world: THE VIENNESE SPORT CLUB

Gerald Baumann Matteo Molina AT, 2025
72 min., OmeU

Ein Wiener Sport Club is a cinematic kaleidoscope of community, inclusion, and transformation, showing how sport can be more than goals and scores—a place where the future is already being imagined.

Ein Wiener Sport Club is more than a football documentary. It is a poetic portrait of one of Vienna’s last true cult clubs, rooted in the 17th district between morbid charm and leftist resistance. The film explores a world where football becomes a social mirror and a utopian space of possibility. At its heart is the Friedhofstribüne, a vibrant meeting place where activists, artists, queers, retirees, and dreamers turn fandom into political art and collective ritual. Here, football is reimagined through anti-fascist banners, LGBTQ+ projects, and refugee support, creating a living social utopia. The film follows the people who bring WSC to life: Emina, captain of the women’s team fighting for equality; Frida, a young fencer uniting sport and activism; Stefanie, a queer artist promoting FLINTA visibility; Wolfgang, the idealist president; Alan, a devoted father; and Roland, the blind announcer whose voice captures every game.

this human world: VALENTINA AND THE MUOSTERS

Francesca Scalisi CH/IT, 2024
80 min., OmeU
Valentina and the MUOSters is a documentary film that deals with the complicated family relationships that accompany the complicated political circumstances of a military town. Set in a small town in Sicily that has become a US satellite station, the story follows 27-year-old Valentina as she seeks to become independent from her parents. The restrictions Valentina faces are a direct result of the satellites' impact on the daily lives of the local residents.

this human world: WILD ROOTS

Hajni Kis SK/HU, 2021
98 min., OmeU

When Niki finds out that her father is in town after being released from prison, she disobeys her grandmother's fierce objections and meets him in secret. Faced with his 12-year-old daughter, Tibor is forced to confront his role as a father and finally take responsibility. After 7 years without contact, the father and daughter get to know each other, whilst realising their strong connection and how powerful forgiveness can be.

this human world: UKRAINIAN SHORT FILM PROGRAM + Talk

Various UA, 2025
87 min., OmdU
Rock Paper Scissors, Franz Böhm, UK 2025, 20 min
Darkness All Around, Dominika Tarinová, SK/UA 2023, 13 min
Teen Angst, Inga Pylypchuk, DE/UA 2024, 38 min
Bridges of Belonging, Maria Shurkhal/Amin Ebrahimi, AT/UA 2025, 16 min