Women+Film returns April 14-19 for 6-days of documentaries, narratives, and short films celebrating the best in women-centric programming; both by and about women. These thought-provoking stories of women from around the world are sure to inspire all audiences.
In addition to the robust showcase of films over 6-days, the Women+Film Festival will host panel discussions, special events, filmmaker Q&A’s, two marketplaces, an Anniversary Luncheon with special guests, and so much more.
Join the inner circle of Women+Film supporters. Your contribution helps Denver Film find and showcase films by and about women, engage with diverse audiences, and build a community that educates and inspires.
The best way to experience the Women+Film Festival is with a festival pass! Your all-access pass will give you one (1) ticket to all film screenings, including Opening and Closing Night, receptions, and special events (excludes brunch). The only way to guarantee a seat for all screenings (even if they sell out) is to purchase your pass now.
Wednesday, April 15th, 7:00 PM
Filmmakers and star Christanne de Bruijn in attendance!
At 24 years old, Antonia Brico, a Dutch immigrant to the United States, dreams of becoming a conductor, but nobody here takes her ambition seriously; even her piano teacher advises her against taking the entrance exam for the conservatory. So she goes back to the motherland, where she begs famous conductor Willem Mengelberg for lessons.
Wednesday, April 15th, 7:30pm
Director Maria Finitzo in attendance!
At the heart of The Dilemma of Desire is the driving belief and commitment to the truth behind the work of four compelling women, two scientists and two artists, who are using their work to shatter myths and outright lies women have been told about their sexual desire and their bodies.
Friday, April 17th, 7:00 PM
Filmmakers and subject Judith Heumann in attendance!
In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp "for the handicapped" in the Catskills, exploded those confines.
Saturday, April 18th, 7:30 PM
When Maryam, a hardworking young doctor in a small-town clinic, is prevented from flying to Dubai for a conference without a male guardian’s approval, she seeks help from a politically connected cousin but inadvertently registers as a candidate for the municipal council.
Sunday, April 19th, 2:00 PM
Director Joan Tewkesbury in attendance!
Tewkesbury's flip of the original screenplay by Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull), originally titled Old Girlfriends, and guided it to a film that spoke to a generation of women looking to separate themselves from the men in their past and walk confidently on their own towards the future.
April 18th at the Sie FilmCenter
Find beautiful hand-crafted good created by female refugees and immigrants working on building their own businesses in the Denver area.
