Oxana: film screening and discussion
A biopic about Oksana Chatchko, a rebel artist, Ukrainian refugee, and one of the founders of the FEMEN movement. A contemporary, feminist plunge into European protest, where the artistic gesture has pride of place.
Ukraine, 2008. The young Oxana Chatchko and her group of friends take spectacular action: topless, slogans painted on their bodies, wreaths of flowers in their hair, they take turns denouncing the prostitution industry, police violence, pro-Russian politicians… It’s the birth of one of the most important movements of the 21st century: FEMEN.
Political refugee, artist, activist, ‘sex extremist’… Oxana crossed borders and campaigned relentlessly for women’s rights and freedom of expression, even risking her own life.
Charlène Favier follows her César-nominated debut, Slalom (2020), with a hard-hitting portrait of Oxana Chatchko, a modern revolutionary who paved the way for feminist resistance like the #MeToo movement.
The screening is part of the feminist series The Fourth Wave, dedicated to films directed by women and featuring fascinating female characters who challenge and shift gender stereotypes. Each month, film critic and distribution dramaturg Tereza Domínová curates a “must-see blast of emancipation”.
A discussion moderated by Tereza Domínová will follow the screening. All female panel. The discussion will be held in Czech only
Entrance fee – 195 CZK / 20 CZK student/senior
Accessibility – suitable also for teenagers, accessible with a dog, barrier-free
Vibe check – seating options, indoors
Trigger warnings – flashing lights
Organized by – Edison Filmhub
Edison Filmhub is a cinema, café, and bar in the heart of Prague, established in 2019 through the transformation of a former 1920s electrical substation. From festival darlings to quality mainstream—this is the foundation of our programming. We are curators. We carefully select topics that resonate with society and offer fresh, original content. We let daylight into our screening room—and with it, we welcome filmmakers, critics, and other professionals from the world of cinema.
