Vania Turner’s “TACK” comes to “Danaos” cinema theater
Directed by Vania Turner and produced by Onassis Culture, the award-winning documentary "TACK" will be shown in the "Danaos" cinema theater for a limited number of screenings between November 25 and December 4.
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 4th, and will be framed by thematic talks featuring guest speakers from the fields of justice, mental health, sports, and education.
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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.
