SLUGFEST (2023)
SLUGFEST emerges as a playful, engaging martial arts experience that delves into the "inner-feminist struggles" that have characterized recent years and decades. Yet, unlike narratives of division, this film champions the concept of unity, emphasizing the dire need for solidarity and deeper mutual respect within feminist discourse. The film's central motif is a stylized, choreographed sparring training that, while aimed at empowerment and self-discovery, can sometimes escalate beyond control. This metaphorical approach isn't about antagonism but represents the passionate debates that fuel progress and understanding, even when they momentarily seem to get out of hand. "There is no losing in martial arts. Either you win or you learn." - as Karate Kid would say today.
Director: Jasmin Hagendorfer
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Nina Dafert as Tertia |
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Julija Kosak as Seconda |
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Johannes Grenzfurthner as Literally Every Man |
| Editing | Florian Hofer | Color Assistant |
| Production | Günther Friesinger | Producer |
| Writing | Johannes Grenzfurthner | Writer |
| Crew | Cornelia Anzengruber | Set Runner |
| Writing | Jasmin Hagendorfer | Writer |
| Camera | Florian Hofer | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Anton Paievski | Editor |
| Editing | Anton Paievski | Color Grading |
| Production | Jasmin Hagendorfer | Producer |
| Directing | Jasmin Hagendorfer | Director |
| Sound | FORM | Music |
| Sound | Ronald von den Sternen | Sound Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Magdalena Windig | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Johannes Grenzfurthner | Producer |
| Crew | Nikolaus Stich | Choreographer |
| Camera | Ronald von den Sternen | First Assistant Camera |
