LAURA ESTEBAN
NAKED PERSPECTIVES
Uncovering the stories of everyday life
‘Daughters of the Sea’
“We were completely immersed in this well-paced, generational family story which absorbed viewers into the lives of this community.”

FRIDAY 5TH MAY 2023
Open at 7PM
Screenings 8 – 9 PM

Dates

Exhibition Dates

FRIDAY 5TH MAY 2023
OPEN at 7 PM
SCREENINGS 8 – 9 PM

Working among the Atlantic waves is what Jacqueline, Maria and Tomasa love the most. Things would have been easier for them if they had taken different paths. Nevertheless, they have chosen this risky coast which, laden with death and the prevalent chauvinism of the fishing industry in Galicia (Spain). The relentless Atlantic sea is the key point of their lives, and it has instilled in them the bravery required to face their harsh work conditions and the constant sexist discrimination.

Daughters of the Sea examines the strenuous working routines of these women of the Galician coast. They show their love for their professions and villages, but also the genre minimization and underestimation that each of them has suffered from uncles, employees or even parents. Compelling testimonies of gender discrimination are brought to the table, highlighting the bravery of these women and the long road that still lies ahead to achieve gender equality in our contemporary society.

AWARDS
Highly commended in the Grierson Awards 2022
The judges said: “We were completely immersed in this well-paced, generational family story which absorbed viewers into the lives of this community. Laura has a really strong grasp of their craft and storytelling, creating a very professionally executed film.”

Best Student Documentary in London City Film Awards 2022
Best Short Documentary in Toronto International Women Film Festival 2022
Best Director in First Women Film Festival 2022
Best Short Documentary in Women Directors Film Carnival 2022
Special Mention Social Documentary in Premios Miquel Fàbregues 2022
Finalist in Directed By Women Turkey 2022
Semi-finalist in London Indie Short Festival 2022
Semi-finalist in Stockholm Short Festival 2022
Semi-finalist in Paris Women Festival 2022
Official Selection in Women’s Film Festival (Newark) 2022
Official Selection in Women Cinema and Arts International Film Festival 2022
Official Selection in Madrid Indie Film Festival (MADRIFF) 2022
Official Selection in Fescilmar Poland 2022