Pauline Mvélé Nambane: Mivova Y’Ato (Words of Women) Combating Violence Against Women

Pauline Mvélé Nambane
Mivova Y’Ato (Words of Women)
Combating Violence Against Women

Mivova Y’Ato, which means, words of women, was produced in 2022 by the Ebando Nature and Culture Association, whose aim is to combat violence against women, in collaboration with the Gabonese filmmaker Pauline Mvélé, who is also president of the Association. The film evokes a serious issue that is too often taboo in our societies.

Synopsis

In Libreville, four women, victims of rape and sexual abuse, decide to testify in order to lift the veil on the subject, so that their voices are heard and to serve as an example of resilience. 

Since its production in 2022, the film continues its cinematic journey, selected in festivals in Gabon, DRC, CAR, Benin and Rwanda:

• the "festival du film allons au cinéma" which took place in Libreville from April 2 to 6, 2023, receiving the Amazon prize;

• the Kinshasa "festival cinéma au féminin" (September 17 to 22, 2023);

• the international festival “Bangui fait son cinéma” (November 18 to 25, 2023), receiving the Special Mention from the jury;

• the “Cotonou International Women’s Film Festival” which will take place from February 20 to 24, 2024;

• the “Urusaro international Women Film Festival” in Kigali which will take place from June 1 to 7, 2024.

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Published December 5, 2023.