A tribute to Women.

What If? Women in Film Festival is all about documentaries made by women about women.

The festival was back for its second edition, this time in Zurich, at one of the most emblematic theaters in the city. It is with utmost joy that we share with the audience the pleasure of watching films at the blue Cinema CORSO.

In 2021, we have curated an incredible lineup of 13 films from all over the world. Australia, Japan, Uganda, Switzerland, Iran and much more. We know that our audience will be as touched by these stories, as we are. Come join us and take part of this movement.

 

Our Mission

This festival celebrates women, their inner strength, courage, determination and resilience. Women have their own unique way to tell stories and What If? Women in Film Festival provides a platform and a world stage for them to rise up and to express their voices.

When women support each other, incredible things happen.

And the winners are:

It’s a wrap Thank you all so much for coming! Congratulations on you beautiful movies! You guys are amazing! It was fantastic to spend those 3 days with such inspiring movies and such extraordinary women! Photo crédits @studio_sous_sol
And the winners are: For short Documentary: Best Directing: I am Burnesha Best Videography: Closeness Best Editing: Sama Yoon Best Emerging Filmmaker: Believe in me Honorary Mention: Et si on s’en foutait? Congratulations to all the Filmmaker
And the winners are: For Long Documentary: Best Directing: Apart Best Videography: Wild Women Best Editing: Femicidio Best Emerging Filmmaker: Do you remember me? Outstanding Story: #BeMyVoice Women of Courage: First Class Citizen Honorary Mention:
Session 10 Sunday 20th November : one world; one voice A girl can change the world Synopsis: A film full of authenticity, politics and dreams. The stars, real-life girls, face the relentless eye of the camera to make their voices and opinions heard.
Day 3: More about the festival‘s Programmation Session 7 Sunday 20th November at 18h00: Reclaiming the Power $avvy Synopsis: "Savvy" explores the historical, cultural and social norms surrounding women and money. With incisive humour
Day 3: More about the festival‘s Programmation Session 7 Sunday 20th November at 18h00: Reclaiming the Power Justice In Movement: Reclaiming Our Minds, Bodies, and City With Filmmaker Tess Murphy Synopsis: This short documentary follows women
Day 3: More about the festival‘s Programmation Session 7 Sunday 20th November at 15h30 One Thousand Women Synopsis: This documentary which took place during the four years of 2016-2020, follows the story of young girls who want to play #wrest
How cool is our TShirt? Designed by @morrajones ? Festival starts tomorrow! T-shirt and Tickets on site!

  • Best Director & Woman of Courage

    Jeff Kaufmann and Marcia Ross

    Nasrin Sotoudeh

  • Best Film Editing

    Dr Melanie Chait

    Dancing me till the end of times

  • Outstanding Story

    Chloé Fairweather

    Dying to divorce

  • Best Cinematography

    Jane Castle

    When the Camera stopped rolling

  • Emerging Filmmaker

    Francesca Borghetti

    Climbing Iran

  • Honorary Mention

    Cille Hannibal

    He is my brother

  • Best Director Short

    Adla Massoud

    Wild is the spring