As part of Squatfabrik 2024, Kulturfabrik is presenting a selection of films that illustrate the transformative power of art as a form of protest and an embodiment of courage. ‘Acts of Resistance’ explores how individuals and collectives exploit various art forms to confront and challenge societal norms, political and religious conformity, and the complexities of immigration and identity. Together, these films reveal struggles with the geography that divides nations and cultures, sparking debates about freedom of expression, inheritance and property, and considering strategies for navigating and defying physical and metaphorical boundaries. Who really owns history? How can communities maintain their connection with the past while building resilience in the face of ongoing conflict? How can ancient symbols inspire contemporary artistic movements and practices? Finally, how can creative expression not only highlight the challenges posed by contemporary social issues, but also cultivate a sense of shared understanding and empathy within communities, ultimately serving as a catalyst for change?

06/06 – 20h00 – « 100 WAYS TO CROSS THE BORDER » Amber Bay Bemak

At a time when the mainstream media is talking more and more about the US-Mexico border, the film presents the work and philosophical frameworks of an artist who has dedicated himself consistently to radical, highly impactful and innovative artistic interventions on the border. ‘100 Ways to Cross the Border’ is a performative, hybrid documentary film about a 40-year career of radical artistic practice. Guillermo Gómez-Peña, a prolific Mexican and Chicano artist, implements his interventions by ‘queering the border’, reclaiming all borders as queer and liminal spaces.

• 2022
• Documentary
• 84 minutes 
• English and Spanish with English and Spanish subtitles