Women in Focus

The afternoon will be dedicated to questions of gender relations, self-determination, and social participation – featuring three impressive films by Iranian directors followed by a discussion with experts from academia, culture, and gender equality practice.

Film Program | 12:00–1:30 pm

Curated by Dr. Gina Knapp

Three artistic documentary films bring together everyday observation, ethnographic research, and poetic imagery – powerful, sensitive, and full of nuance:

Mrs Iran’s Husband (27 min.) by Marjan Khosravi
A humorous and poetic look at marriage and female agency.


The Dream of Horse (25 min.) by Marjan Khosravi
A portrait of a young woman caught between her thirst for knowledge and familial expectations.


Adam and Eve (30 min.) by Reza Daneshpazhouh
The story of a woman fighting for economic independence and dignity.

All films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles. A Q&A session with the audience will follow the screening.

Panel Discussion | 2:00–4:00 pm

Moderated by Dr. Judith Albrecht

With:

• Prof. Dr. Patricia Rahemipour (Director of the Institute for Museum Research, Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation)
  
• Lara Rossi (Equal Opportunities Officer, Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation)
  
• Dr. Judith Thomalsky (Head of the Research Department, German Archaeological Institute)
  

The subsequent panel discussion will bring together three experts working at the intersection of culture, research, and institutions to discuss equality, representation, and social responsibility. They bring diverse perspectives from museum management, equality policy, and academic collaboration—and, with Prof. Dr. Patricia Rahemipour, a voice from the Iranian diaspora—into the dialogue. Together, they discuss how museums, research institutions, and artistic formats can make gender equality visible, structurally embed it, and communicate it effectively.

An inspiring afternoon that connects film, research, and societal dialogue—and invites participants to understand equality as a shared responsibility and a future we can shape.


Admission is free.

Registration is requested.