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Tack (2024)

When Olympic medalist Sofia Bekatorou reveals her rape by a powerful figure within the Hellenic Sailing Federation, it sparks Greece’s #MeToo movement and turns her into a national symbol for abuse victims.

Inspired by Sofia, sailing champion Amalia, decides to seek justice for herself –she was systematically abused by her coach between the ages of 11 and 13. As Sofia champions legal reforms to empower abuse victims, Amalia takes her abuser to court in what becomes Greece’s first #MeToo trial. With deep compassion, the film follows the two women for two years as they navigate this seismic shift in Greece. The two women achieve a measure of justice but realize that their fight to modernize Greek social norms has only just begun. So, they must tack like sailors maneuvering through the winds of adversity to keep moving forward.

• Runtime: 96mins
• Country: Greece
• Film Language: Greek
• Subtitle Language: English
• Content Warning: This film deals with sexual violence and sexual violence against children. Some viewers may find it distressing. Viewer discretion is advised.

“Tack, which scooped five awards in Thessaloniki, not only examines how sexual abuse upended the lives of its two subjects, but explores the impact on their loved ones and the ways in which gender-based discrimination and sexual violence continue to affect millions of women in Greece.” - Variety 

Director

Vania Turner

Vania Turner is a Greek-British documentary filmmaker and cinematographer. Over the past decade, her work has explored themes of trauma, loss, survival and conflict. As a video journalist she covered humanitarian crises across the Middle East, Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, before deciding to shift her focus to observational documentary work. She holds degrees in English Literature and Political Theory. "Girlhood", a 30-minute deep-dive into the world of teenage girls in the 2020s, which she co-directed, won several awards and accolades, screening at some of the world's most important film festivals for children, like the 38th Chicago International Children's Film Festival and the 24th Olympia International Children's Film Festival. "TACK" is her feature-length directorial debut. 

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