Carmen, No Fear of Freedom
(Carmen, sin miedo a la libertad)
Irene Baqué | Documentary
2023 | 29 minutes | Spain
Carmen Santiago defies stereotypes, leading Roma women in a collective fight for equality and justice in this compelling documentary.
Synopsis
Directed by Irene Baqué, Carmen, No Fear of Freedom follows Carmen Santiago, a groundbreaking Roma feminist activist from the “Las 600” neighborhood in southern Spain, as she leads the first association of Romani women dedicated to confronting systemic racism and gender inequality.
Breaking long-standing stereotypes imposed on Roma women, Carmen navigates both external discrimination and the internal pressures of becoming a symbolic figure for her community’s hopes for change.
Through intimate storytelling and powerful observational moments, the documentary captures how Carmen's determination, leadership, and unapologetic voice cultivate collective resistance and foster solidarity among Roma women while reshaping her community, the future of Roma feminism, and the struggle for social justice in contemporary Spain.
Reviews
“Carmen, No Fear of Freedom is a documentary about the struggle, frustrations, and dreams to improve the situation of Romani women in Spain.” – Rocío Madrid, VEIN
“Carmen, No Fear of Freedom shows the daily struggle of Romani women to achieve rights and opportunities.” – Elisenda Colell, El Periódico de Catalunya
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Pragda subjects
Activism
Culture + Identity
Gender + Sexuality Studies
Iberian Studies
Race + Ethnicity
Short Films
Sociology
Women
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Festivals
Medina Film Festival – Best Documentary Short Film; Cartagena Film Festival – 2nd Prize Murcine; SomCinema Lleida – Best Documentary Short Film; L’Alternativa Barcelona Independent Film Festival; International Festival of Romani Film; Madrid Film Festival; Directed by Women
DIRECTOR: Irene Baqué
NATIONALITY: Spain
YEAR: 2023
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
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