Unruly Thoughts – on feminisms and beyond


The first edition of Austria's upcoming feminist festival is dedicated entirely to the empowerment, exchange and global networking of women*.
Over the course of three days the online-only event unites feminist voices from Africa and the African diaspora in the various fields of culture, academia and art.

The festivals aim is to bring together feminist perspectives apart from Eurocentric thought patterns and to offer a counterpoint to current global political movements which try to force a step backwards in social, intellectual, democratic and feminist achievements. Whilst exclusion and limitations determine today’s political discourse, the festival negotiates different positions and strategies of women* in the fight for equal rights and justice.
Unruly Thoughts – on feminisms and beyond
Consisting of engaging talks, artistic performances, films, a workshop and a panel discussion we are happy to welcome our feminist festival audience worldwide free of any entry fees.
Come and join us!

WHERE
Online-only : unruly-thoughts.com
Timezone CET (Central European Time = UTC+1)
Free Admission!

WHEN
Thursday to Saturday : Jan 27 – 29, 2022
Opening and Livestream: January 27 at 7 PM (19:00) CET

Remarkable Keynote Speakers

Our brilliant speakers represent over 10 different countries and give insights into feminist perspectives apart from Eurocentric thinking and misconceptions.

Moderated by Tmnit Ghide aka T.Total

Tmnit Ghide is Eritrean, born and raised in southern Germany. She is co-founder and operator of the Berlin label and platform ALVOZAY and works herself as DJ and music curator. House, Rap, Ghetto Tech, Footwork, Disco, Zouk – you name it – Tmnit aka DJ T.Total believes genres are a myth and merges genres which supposedly do not go together. As a participant of different collectives like Munich’s Afrodiaspora2.0, Vienna’s Bad & Boujee or BlackMovementAustria, she is dedicated to socio-political questions and challenges in different forms – artistic and activist alike. Always careful to build a bridge between the African continent and the Diaspora.

Extraordinary Performances

The festival's multi-faceted artists combine genres such as poetry, literature and rap. Common conventions are challenged and boundaries broken. The outstanding performances are prepared exclusively for the live-stream of the Unruly Thoughts-Festival.
Koleka Putuma

Koleka Putuma

South Africa
Poetra Asantewa

Poetra Asantewa

Ghana
Toussa

Toussa

Senegal
Karima 2G

Karima 2G

Italy / Liberia

 

Let your voices roar!

Animation & Illustration Workshop by Comfort Arthur
SAT 29 Jan | 11:00 – 13:00 am (CET)

Comfort Arthur
will talk about how to use animation and illustrations as a tool to explore socially related topics in an powerful and effective way to create conversation and change. The workshop will explore the link between activism and art and how mediums such as illustration and film can be wielded as a tool for social change.

Filmstill: Black Barbie by Comfort Arthur


Great Contemporary Films

Our virtual cinema presents impressive films by directors with strong feminist statements, who make films outside the mainstream industry: films that focus on art and activism, cooperatives and collectives, and on women who won't let patriarchy win!
Shirley Bruno 🎬 Tezen

Shirley Bruno 🎬 Tezen

Haiti / France
Éthel Oliveira & Júlia Mariano 🎬 Seeds: Black Women in Power

Éthel Oliveira & Júlia Mariano 🎬 Seeds: Black Women in Power

Brazil
Rokhaya Marieme Balde 🎬 Seeking Aline

Rokhaya Marieme Balde 🎬 Seeking Aline

Switzerland / Senegal
Tabita Rezaire 🎬 Hoetep Blessings

Tabita Rezaire 🎬 Hoetep Blessings

French Guyana

Amandine Gay 🎬 Speak Up

Amandine Gay 🎬 Speak Up

France
Everlane Morales 🎬 Aurora

Everlane Morales 🎬 Aurora

Cuba
Rosine Mbakam 🎬 Delphine’s Prayers

Rosine Mbakam 🎬 Delphine’s Prayers

Cameroon / Belgium

The full festival program

3 days packed with impressive speakers, artists & movies
💬 Please check your local time !

Selly Raby Kane

The stunning UNRULY THOUGHTS festival artwork has been created by renowned Senegalese fashion designer, filmmaker and creative mind Selly Raby Kane.

In her creations she goes beyond regular aesthetics and redefines the creative energy in Dakar. Her work is tribute to Senegalese mythology and Dakar’s hidden stories. She launched her eponymous brand SRK in 2012.
Filmography:
The Other Dakar (2017) | Let This Be a Warning (2017) | Tang Jër (2021)

UNRULY THOUGHTS Poster Artwork Credits:
Photographer: Jean Baptiste Joire | Model: Mossane Sarr | Art Direction: Selly Raby Kane | Graphic Designer: Selly Raby Kane | Production Assistant: Mamo Hitz | Location Scout: Bassirou Wade