Experiencing Interruptions?

Performance of femininity

The video addresses the theme of the performativity of female identity and the pressures of societal norms. The author explores how the unwritten rules of a patriarchal society influence the perception of women, their behavior, and appearance. Despite efforts toward self-acceptance, many women, often against their will, continue to uphold these norms. The video analyzes how early various expectations are projected onto women and how many actions that go against their natural instincts and biology they must take to be considered feminine.

Interviews with women, conducted in their personal spaces, revealed universal messages and conclusions despite varying perspectives. Carefully edited footage of the interviews shows responses to questions like: “What steps do you take when getting ready to leave the house?”, “Do you think about other people’s reactions when deciding how to present yourself?”, and “Can you imagine a world where you prepare without considering others’ opinions?”.

The video also includes footage of the process of getting ready, or putting on the "mask" of femininity, to highlight the irony that, although they resent the expectations, women still fulfill them.

  • Marija Jojić
    Director
  • Marija Jojić
    Key Cast
  • Andrijana Ožegović
    Key Cast
  • Ana Rajić
    Key Cast
  • Minja Stojanović
    Key Cast
  • Dina Vučaj
    Key Cast
  • Natalija Stanojević
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 14, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Serbia
  • Country of Filming:
    Serbia
  • Language:
    Serbian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Faculty of Fine Arts
  • Faculty of Fine Arts annual exhibition
    Belgrade
    Serbia
    May 26, 2024
  • WLW ArtFest
    Belgrade
    Serbia
    October 4, 2024
Director - Marija Jojić