Slugfest (2023) · 5 minutes 32 seconds · English
SLUGFEST emerges as a playful, engaging martial arts experience that delves into the "inner-feminist struggles" that have characterized recent years and decades. Yet, unlike narratives of division, this film champions the concept of unity, emphasizing the dire need for solidarity and deeper mutual respect within feminist discourse. The film's central motif is a stylized, choreographed sparring training that, while aimed at empowerment and self-discovery, can sometimes escalate beyond control. This metaphorical approach isn't about antagonism but represents the passionate debates that fuel progress and understanding, even when they momentarily seem to get out of hand.
Written and directed by Jasmin Hagendorfer.
Co-written by Johannes Grenzfurthner.
Featuring Nina Dafert, Julija Kosak, Johannes Grenzfurthner.
Produced by Jasmin Hagendorfer, Johannes Grenzfurthner and Günther Friesinger.
Cinematographer: Florian Hofer.
Editor: Anton Paievski.
Sound design and mastering: Daniel Hasibar.
Sound recordist: Ronald von den Sternen.
Music by FORM.