Vania Turner’s “TACK” comes to “Danaos” cinema theater
Vania Turner's film, produced by Onassis Culture, about the landmark first trial of Greece's #MeToo movement, will be screened from November 25 to December 11 at CineDoc and the "Danaos" cinema.
Following dozens of participations and awards in film festivals worldwide—such as the 10th International Documentary Festival Visioni dal Mondo in Milan, the 17th Film Festival for Women's Rights in South Korea, the 53rd Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist in Kyiv, and the 4th Under Our Skin International Film Festival on Human Rights & Culture in Nairobi—Vania Turner’s “TACK,” produced by Onassis Culture, makes a stopover in Athens.
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the award-winning documentary that sheds light on the first Greek #MeToo trial premieres at the "Danaos" cinema theater, from November 25 to December 4, in Greek distribution by CineDoc.
On Monday, November 25, after the premiere of the film, there will be a Q&A with the director of the documentary, Vania Turner, and Amalia Proveleggiou. The discussion will be moderated by director Eva Stefani. Screenings of "TACK" will continue until Wednesday, December 11th, and will be framed by thematic talks featuring guest speakers from the fields of justice, mental health, sports, and education.
Here is the detailed program:
- Thursday, 28.11, 19:00 | Justice and Legal Framework
Discussion with director Vania Turner, Theoni Koufonikolakou, Ombudsman for Children's rights, and Cleo Papantoleon, lawyer. The discussion will be moderated by Danae Maragoudaki, journalist at Solomon.
- Friday, 29.11, 19:00 | Stories from the World of Sports
Discussion with director Vania Turner and Maria Georgatou, Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics Champion. The discussion will be moderated by Nektaria Stamouli, Politico correspondent in Greece and journalist at Kathimerini.
- Monday, 2.12, 19:00 | Protection of Children in Sports
Q&A with director Vania Turner, Xeni Dimitriou, former Supreme Court Prosecutor, and Anna Kavoura, Psychologist – Sports Psychologist, Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, University of Ioannina. The discussion will be moderated by Alexia Kalaitzi, journalist (ERT, Kathimerini).
- Tuesday, 3.12, 19:00 | Education and Sexual Education
Q&A with director Vania Turner, Lina Likomitrou, School Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist, and Filippi Rouvalli, Educator, Actress, Theater Pedagogue.
- Wednesday, 4.12, 19:00 | Psychology and Trauma Management
Q&A with director Vania Turner and Georgia Despoti, Psychologist, Psychotherapist. The discussion will be moderated by Niovi Anazikou, Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker.
-Tuesday, 10.12, 19:00
Q&A with Director Vania Turner and Olga Themeli, Professor of Forensic Psychology at the University of Crete, as well as a member of the University’s Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee.
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How much strength does it take to “tack” against gender violence? Vania Turner’s “TACK” intimately follows Sofia, a revered Olympic sailing champion, and Amalia, a talented young sailor, as they move to the forefront of a seismic shift in Greek society. In a milestone trial, Sofia stands by Amalia in every possible way. Always on each other’s side, they achieve a measure of justice, but at the same time, they realize that their struggle to change the social norms within Greek society has only just begun.
As the director notes, “Focusing on them allowed me to begin a deep exploration of complex trauma, revealing the profound impact it has on victims and their loved ones. It also allowed me to move beyond the life of the protagonists to tell the story of a broken criminal justice system, and to show how the insularity of small towns ends up isolating and stigmatizing victims -including children.” By setting sail on this adverse journey, Amalia becomes a symbol for the rest of the female victims, who find the strength and voice through her court battle to reveal their personal traumas and seek justice.
A few words about CineDoc
CineDoc selectively screens and distributes award-winning Greek and international documentaries as part of the Cinedoc Festival. The screenings are held in collaboration with the French Institute of Greece, the Danaos cinema, the Thessaloniki Film Festival, CineDoc Volos, the Municipality of Volos, the Cultural Space "Simeio" in Rethymno, the Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF), and the Thalassa Foundation. The screenings aim to encourage dialogue and inspire collective actions on themes such as the environment, gender equality, inclusivity, education, history, and more.
Additionally, CineDoc maintains steady collaborations with cultural institutions, universities, bodies, and organizations (e.g., Gennadius Library, Harokopio University, European University of Cyprus, Megaron – the Athens Concert Hall, the Cultural Foundation of Piraeus Bank Group, and more). It also participates in conferences, festivals, and cultural events, organizing special screenings as part of initiatives like Irida Visions, The Future of Retail, Ocean Film Festival, Piraeus Port Film Festival, Athens Pride – Athens, Europride – Thessaloniki, Come as You Are Festival – Larissa, Limassol Documentary Festival – Cyprus, and more.
CineDoc continuously expands its network by organizing documentary screenings under the CineDoc Island project, both on the islands (Cyclades, Sporades, Ionian, and Dodecanese), and throughout mainland Greece, in collaboration with local bodies and cinema clubs. The screenings are held under the auspices and financial support of the Ministry of Culture.
