Kurzfilm
Slugfest
Jasmin Hagendorfer • AT 2023 • 5min
enOF+enUT • DCP • Tyrolian Premiere
01.03.2024, 19:45 Leokino In the presence of Jasmin Hagendorfer (director) • prelude of CAPTAIN FAGGOTRON SAVES THE UNIVERSE
»Sisterhood is powerful!«
SLUGFEST emerges as a playful, engaging martial arts experience that delves into the “inner-feminist struggles” that have characterized recent years and decades. Yet, unlike narratives of division, this film champions the concept of unity, emphasizing the dire need for solidarity and deeper mutual respect within feminist discourse. The film’s central motif is a stylized, choreographed sparring training that, while aimed at empowerment and self-discovery, can sometimes escalate beyond control. This metaphorical approach isn’t about antagonism but represents the passionate debates that fuel progress and understanding, even when they momentarily seem to get out of hand.
• Prelude of Captain Faggotron Saves the Universe
Director Jasmin Hagendorfer Writer Johannes Grenzfurthner, Jasmin Hagendorfer Editor Anton Paievski Cinematography Jetski // Florian Hofer Cast Nina Dafert, Julija Kosak, Johannes Grenzfurthner Music J.C. Dozal Sound Roland von den Sternen Sound Design Daniel Hasibar Producers Johannes Grenzfurthner, Günther Friesinger, Jasmin Hagendorfer
Jasmin Hagendorfer is a Vienna-based contemporary artist, filmmaker, author and curator. Her work in installation, sculpture, and performance explores socio-political discourses and gender identity, and has been exhibited internationally. Hagendorfer co-founded and is the festival director of the Porn Film Festival Vienna, balancing its programming and contributing to the intersection of feminist and queer theory, art, and pornography. Hagendorfer is known for her TEDx talk in Vienna on “how good porn can save the planet”. Currently, she delves into societal dynamics with her latest venture, a compelling documentary titled Musings of a Mechatronic Mistress, examining the profound impact of sex robots on contemporary society.