The BCN Sports Film Festival celebrates a day dedicated to gender equality in sports

The 15th edition of the BCN Sports Film Festival kicked off its final week with a special session at the Centre Cívic Cotxeres de Sants. Under the title “Amb Orgull”, the audience enjoyed a series of inspiring stories that prove that sports are about attitude, not gender.

Stories of resilience and change

The session featured the screening of six productions that highlight how sports can break barriers and transform society:

“My little girl / Allez ma fille”
“La ambición de Marie / Marie’s ambition”
“Lunge”
“261”
“Touch / تاچ (Touch)”
“Girls Move Mountains”

Each of these stories showcased the crucial role of sports in the fight for gender equality, female empowerment, and personal growth.

Special guests: directors Anna Huix and Manu Fernández

The event featured the participation of Anna Huix, director of “Girls Move Mountains”, and Manu Fernández, director of “La Ambición de Marie”, who shared their experiences and the importance of giving visibility to these stories.

Final days to enjoy the BCN Sports Film Festival

The festival is coming to an end with two must-see sessions:

“L’altra cara de l’esport” – Tuesday 25, 11:00h, INEFC
“And the winners are” – Tuesday 25, 19:00h, Teatre Mercè Rodoreda

Two sessions where cinema and sports come together once again to close this edition with powerful stories and the festival’s best productions.

Book your free ticket at: www.bcnsportsfilm.org

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The BCN Sports Film Festival celebrates a day dedicated to gender equality in sports

Stories of resilience and change

Special guests: directors Anna Huix and Manu Fernández

Final days to enjoy the BCN Sports Film Festival

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