CCA
4
Thursday 18th October
8.45pm-9.45pm
Fallen Angel
Masja Novikova
Netherlands ï 2005 ï 50 mins
Tatiana, went with her friend to the Netherlands believing
promises that she would get a well-paid job. Instead, betrayal
and humiliation awaited. Her boyfriend sold her to a pimp who
forced her into prostitution. After some time, she found the
strength to stand up to the abuse and she sought help from the
police and the state authorities.
Instead of salvation, however, she
became part of a protracted legal
process, which did not afford her
or her family any protection from a
criminal gang. Nevertheless, Tatiana
did not give up and continued to fight
for her rights.
Using interview material and a collage
of images from the life of this
strong and independent woman,
Fallen Angel reveals her horrific
experiences, exposes a mafia system
that trades in easy victims and lays
bare the weaknesses and deficiencies
of a democratic establishment, which
professes to help the weak and the
oppressed.
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JOHN AKOMFRAH INTRODUCES
Handsworth Songs
Saturday 20th October 5.00pm-7.00pm
CCA 5
A rare opportunity to see a one-off screening of the legendary
'Handsworth Songs' by Black Audio Film Collective, which Street
Level will present as part of Document 5. John Akomfrah of the
collective who will also lead a postscreening Q&A.
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