Women's Panorama 2011

The Women’s Panorama at ZIFF is a program of cinema designed especially for the women of Zanzibar.

Films are followed by facilitated discussions and debates around the themes of the films. 

The activities in the program are selected to establish the visibility of women in cinema, media and the arts in a positive light, as well as a means of education and self-expression. More details of the films will be available soon.

As part of this Women’s Panorama Educational Program, a docu-drama
called Positive and Pregnant, will be premiered in Africa at ZIFF. This is part of an outreach project through
the Dhow region, to educate people living in rural areas about the dangers of
unprotected sex and increase awareness for the Prevention of
Mother/Parent to Child transmission of HIV/AIDS. 

We have a number of excellent films lined up from female directors including
Traces of the Trade where first-time documentary-maker, Katrina Brown
uncovers the dark past of her ancestors as the largest slave-trading family
in American history

The Women’s Panorama activities, which will take place on the islands of
Unguja and Pemba, are supported throughout the year with monthly forums
and events. The empowerment of women in rural and urban Zanzibar is a key social concern.
The ZIFF Panorama and Forums will raise a number of important women's rights
issue - including legal matters, social practices, gender-based violence and
policy questions.

More details of Films and Events in the Women's Panorama Program to follow soon!