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The FTZN-Kollektiv is a queer-feminist collective founded in 2020 in Vienna by Hannah Rang, Benita Martins, Runa Schymanski and Fritzi Wartenberg. The collective’s work is characterized by an uncompromising, honest, and humorous approach to feminist and societal topics. The collective strives to dismantle hierarchies and create fluid boundaries between various fields of work. Their goal is to continuously tackle new challenges while staying true to their radical and humorous signature style. "Blutsschwestern" is the collective’s first short film, extending their feminist ideals and objectives into the realm of cinema. The hallmarks of their collaborative process—honesty, courage to engage in difficult topics, as well as humor—are also evident in "Blutsschwestern". Through their cinematic work, the collective aims to amplify FLINTA* perspectives in the film industry and create a space for alternative storytelling.
Country: Germany
T-Port Partner: Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis
Webpage: http://runaschymanski.com
Runa Schymanski was born in 1993 near Gothenburg, Sweden, and grew up in Norway and Germany. In 2021, she completed her acting studies at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna. During the 2019/20, she was part of Kay Voges' production of "DIES IRAE — Day of Wrath" at the Vienna Burgtheater. Since 2022, Runa has appeared as a guest in various productions at the Volkstheater, including Luk Perceval's production of "ROM." Runa also acts in various TV series and short films and is a co-founder of the feminist FTZN collective. "Blutsschwestern" is her first short film in which she works as director, screenwriter and actress.
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