A Fight for (2014)

The Story Of The 99%

A month after the Wall Street occupation, a number of protesters follow their example and set up their tents in front of the Ljubljana stock market. The protesters are united in the critique of representative democracy and global financial capitalism under the slogan ‘nobody represents us’. Their organisation is based on the principles of direct democracy. In absence of other social alternatives, a community starts to emerge in the camp in front of the stock market where everyone has an equal say, and everyone is united in their diversity. After the initial euphoria the great idea of direct democracy clashes against the contemporary individual; antagonisms surface, similar to those of the system which the protesters fight against. The story about the Slovenian version of the ‘occupy’ movement is portrayed with the stories of a few protagonists, who despite several defeats do not lose hope in a different world.

Director: Siniša Gačić
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: Tramal Films
Country: Slovenia
Language: Slovenščina
Original Language: sl

Themes

Social Injustice and Protest

Keywords

demonstration, political activism, protest, wall street

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Fight for about?
A month after the Wall Street occupation, a number of protesters follow their example and set up their tents in front of the Ljubljana stock market. The protesters are united in the critique of representative democracy and global financial capitalism under the slogan ‘nobody represents us’. Their organisation is based on the principles of direct democracy. In absence of other social alternatives, a community starts to emerge in the camp in front of the stock market where everyone has an equal say, and everyone is united in their diversity. After the initial euphoria the great idea of direct democracy clashes against the contemporary individual; antagonisms surface, similar to those of the system which the protesters fight against. The story about the Slovenian version of the ‘occupy’ movement is portrayed with the stories of a few protagonists, who despite several defeats do not lose hope in a different world.
Who directed A Fight for?
A Fight for was directed by Siniša Gačić.
How long is A Fight for?
A Fight for has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is A Fight for?
A Fight for is a Documentary film.
Where was A Fight for produced?
A Fight for was produced in Slovenia.
What are the themes of A Fight for?
The themes of A Fight for include: Social Injustice and Protest.