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Screening
Screening of #Female Pleasure and Discussion on Women’s Rights
Date 日期:  08 Mar 2019
 
Time 時間: 6:15pm - 9:30pm
 
Venue 地點: Studio 303, 3/F, CYM Cultural Centre, HKU
 
Summary 內容: To celebrate the International Women's Day, the German documentary "#Female Pleasure" will be premiered at HKU, followed by a discussion on women's rights and a reception. The documentary portrays the lives of five courageous and self-determined women, breaking the silence imposed on them by their societies. The film will be followed by a discussion with experts on female sexuality, gender-based violence, consent, and the evolving equality of women in the workspace. The event will be followed by a reception with music by DJ Gia.
This event is co-presented by HKU and the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao.
 
#Female Pleasure
Switzerland/ Germany | 2018 | 97 min | Dir. Barbara Miller | In German, English, French & Japanese with English subtitles
 




Speakers of Post-screening Discussion:
Ms. Anne Misselwitz (Cinematographer of #Female Pleasure)
Prof. Petula S.Y. Ho (Professor, Department of Social Work and Administration, HKU)
Prof. Mette Hjort (Chair Professor in Humanities, Dean of Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University)
Ms. Rachel Cartland (Board Member, The Women’s Foundation)
 
Moderator: Dr. Travis Kong (Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, HKU)
 
Special Guest: DJ Gia (HKU Alumna)
 
Date: 8/3 (Fri)
Time: 18:15 – 21:30 (Reception and DJ follows)
Venue: Studio 303, 3/F, Chong Yuet Ming Cultural Centre, HKU
Language of Post-screening Discussion: English
 
Registration:
For HKU students and staff – https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_regform.aspx?ueid=62078