KAMERAT Labour Film Festival

Contact

Kamerat - festival delavskega filma Hrastnik

https://kamerat.org/

info@kamerat.org

Frequencyannual

Festival dates29.6.2023 - 2.7.2023

KAMERAT, the inaugural and unique festival of working-class cinema in Slovenia, stands as one of the few of its kind globally. Rooted in the spirit of solidarity and inspired by the historic 1934 workers' strike in Hrastnik, the festival celebrates the demands and achievements of laborers across sectors who fought for improved working conditions. Aligned with the anniversary of the strike, KAMERAT honors the local community's commitment to solidarity, camaraderie, and the collective pursuit of shared objectives. It serves as a platform that unites friends of culture, film, and the principles of decent work, emphasizing the importance of organization and the power of community in pursuing common goals.

Kamerat's Vision

Kamerat, the pioneering festival of working-class cinema in Slovenia and one of the few of its kind worldwide, finds its unique character in the local backdrop of historical workers' movements intertwined with traditional mining and glass workers' culture. This distinctive setting allows Kamerat to showcase films in extraordinary locations, including a mine pit, a compressor station, and, for the first time this year, an open-air venue—the mine shaft plateau.

Using film as a powerful tool for social critique, the festival delves into the complex dynamics of labor, bridging the gaps between history and the future. It examines the evolving concept of work and workers' rights in diverse socio-economic and technological contexts.

Complementing the film screenings, Kamerat offers a rich program of round table discussions, talks with local and international artists, exhibitions, and workshops. Collaborating with trade unions, movements, activists, artists, and cultural workers, Kamerat aspires to achieve national visibility while fostering dialogue and engagement around crucial social and labor-related issues.

See also

• Kino! Magazine for Cinema and Cinematic Issues
• Slovenian Cinematheque
• Municipality of Hrastnik