05/10/2026
Yesterday, Q***r Film Marathon Tirana officially opened its Women’s Section – Stories of Courage, Freedom and Change, a dedicated space bringing women’s voices, experiences and stories to the heart of the festival.
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A special thank you to all the incredible women who joined us with their beautiful creations and amazing products, bringing so much creativity, energy and talent to the Women’s Fair. ✨
Your presence made this celebration of women, community and creativity even more special.
The evening at Tulla Culture Center – Rooftop Garden brought together cinema, activism, culture and community through the opening of the Women’s Fair & Exhibition, followed by welcoming remarks and conversations around women’s rights, equality, visibility and LGBTQ+ rights.
We were honored to welcome Arbër Kodra, Director of Q***r Film Marathon Tirana; Zhaklin Lekatari, journalist, activist and co-organiser/moderator of the Women’s Section; Cristina Gordini from the Italian Cultural Institute in Tirana Cristina ; Michele Ribotta, UN Women Country Representative to Albania UN Women Albania; and Ines Leskaj, feminist activist and Executive Director of the Albanian Women’s Empowerment Network (AWEN), AWEN_ALBANIA
A special presence was also our festival’s Godmother, Mira Konçi, joining us in celebrating this new chapter of QFMT.
From 4–7 October, the Women’s Section continues with screenings and discussions exploring identity, sexuality, disability, migration, mental health, gender-based violence, family expectations and the courage to live authentically.
A space to watch, listen, reflect and stand together — because every woman deserves to be seen, heard and free. ✨
Q***r Film Marathon Tirana – 7th Edition
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