Hold Me Right (2020)
The film explores the consequences of sexual violence through a series of intimate testimonials, revealing the culture of indifference and lack of understanding, which affect the victims but shield the perpetrators, raising the question of what it means to heal and whether that is even possible. Drawing the strength to make the film from empathy, at the same time the director struggles with her own experience of sexual assault, experienced as a young actress in Serbia. Since she was not able to speak freely about the abuse she experienced, she finds the courage to share her story through encounters and interviews with other victims like herself.
Director: Danijela Štajnfeld
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: September 1, 2020
Screenplay
Production: Hold Me Right
Country: Serbia, United States of America
Language: English, Srpski
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Danijela Štajnfeld
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hold Me Right about?
- The film explores the consequences of sexual violence through a series of intimate testimonials, revealing the culture of indifference and lack of understanding, which affect the victims but shield the perpetrators, raising the question of what it means to heal and whether that is even possible. Drawing the strength to make the film from empathy, at the same time the director struggles with her own experience of sexual assault, experienced as a young actress in Serbia. Since she was not able to speak freely about the abuse she experienced, she finds the courage to share her story through encounters and interviews with other victims like herself.
- Who directed Hold Me Right?
- Hold Me Right was directed by Danijela Štajnfeld.
- How long is Hold Me Right?
- Hold Me Right has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Hold Me Right?
- Hold Me Right is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hold Me Right produced?
- Hold Me Right was produced in Serbia, United States of America.