This exclusive screening will take place on Thursday, November 14th, 2024 14:00-16:30 in Berlin (Arsenal Cinema, Potsdamer Str. 2), in cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and as partner of the Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA).

Agenda | Program

The audience for this event will comprise key stakeholders and professionals who focus on menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), women's rights, and gender equality—topics at the core of IMPURE's narrative. IMPURE is a feature film that addresses the ongoing global stigma surrounding menstruation, which continues to deny many girls access to education and full participation in their communities.

It is the first fictional film to date that gives us a truly unique perspective by putting the audience in the shoes of an affected girl to follow her through her struggle. More than just a cinematic experience, IMPURE is designed to educate, inform, and inspire, turning its release into a catalyst for change.

Film Synopsis: Upon experiencing her first menstruation at school, June, a twelve-year-old Kenyan girl, grapples with the harsh reality of unawareness, exclusion, and shame. “IMPURE” is a thought-provoking coming-of-age story that addresses the stigma of „period shaming“, drawing inspiration from tragic real-life events.

You can find the first official trailer here. For more information, you can check our channels here.

If you want to attend please send us a short e-mail to info@susana.org 

Speakers

Opening remarks: Dr. Doris Kerschhofer (Senior Policy Officer - BMZ)

Guests on the panel: 

Stella Nyanzi (Gender Academic & Activist)

Naisula Lepariyo (Gender & Education Consultant)

Janina Breitling (Founder of Nookees Foundation)

Franka Frei (Activist, Journalist & Author) tbc

Rico Herre (Director/Producer of “Impure”)

Theresa Rettner (Host, GIZ Policy Advisor)