The Core Question
What just happened between you and "SLUGFEST"?
No need to judge. Just record how you feel right now.
Overview
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. "There is no losing in martial arts. Either you win or you learn." - as Karate Kid would say today.
Cast & Crew
Jasmin Hagendorfer
Director
Nina Dafert
Tertia
Julija Kosak
Seconda
Johannes Grenzfurthner
Literally Every Man
Love Letters from the Community
Every encounter with this film is unique
