In Her Name Shorts Block (F/F)

Centred on women’s strength in the face of immense adversity, this powerful shorts block honours stories of survival, healing and self-determination. Victoria (Dir. Sam Soko | 12 min) follows a single mother in Nairobi who builds a joyful new life through her balloon business, challenging stigma and reclaiming her sense of worth. Seeds from Kivu (Dir. Néstor López & Carlos Valle Casas | 29 min) shares the harrowing experiences of Congolese women who endure sexual violence in a region ravaged by conflict, confronting the complexities of motherhood, trauma and resilience. Together, these films celebrate women who refuse to be defined by what they’ve endured.