Man of the House - ENFF
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- Time: Time depends on the date
- Location: Filmhuis Den Haag
Set in contemporary Albania, "Man of the House" draws on the centuries-old Balkan tradition of the "sworn virgin", in which women renounce marriage and sexuality to assume a male social role. Fran has lived for years as a man in a society where modern conversations about gender identity do not exist, navigating a harsh, patriarchal world that demands toughness at every turn.
After her sister-in-law dies and with her brother away abroad, she becomes responsible for her young niece, stepping into a maternal role that clashes with the life she has built. As she and the girl navigate loss together, Fran is torn between the hard, manly exterior she must maintain, and the love and care she feels for the child – forced into an unavoidable reckoning of identity, responsibility, and affection.
Screenings will be followed by Q&A with the director Andamion Murataj.
Filmhuis Den Haag
Spui 191
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