20-26 April 2026, Biograf Panora

IFEMA+ 20 YEARS CELEBRATING WOMEN+ IN CINEMA

About the festival

Welcome to IFEMA+, Sweden’s oldest film festival entirely dedicated to women’s+ filmmaking. The 20^th festival theme is COMMUNITY, which is reflected in the films and the many collaborations with film festivals and local organizations, such as Filmcentrum Syd, Oberoende Filmares Förbund, Malmö Arab Film Festival, BUFF Malmö, Ubuntu Malmö Filmfestival and Lund Fantastic Film Festival. Our program offers a wide selection of features, shorts, documentaries, panel discussions, work in progress and social events. The majority of films will also be available in a digital screen at drakenfilm.se/ifema.

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PROGRAM, DAY BY DAY

MONDAY 20 APRIL

FESTIVAL OPENING: Film: VANILLA

In 1980s Mexico, seven women fight to save their home, seen through young Roberta’s eyes.

20:00: Join us for mingle and music, foyer

TUESDAY 21 APRIL

HOLLOWAY

Six women revisit Holloway Prison, sharing trauma and healing through sisterhood. With online conversation with filmmakers, moderated by Maria Dexborg.

WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL

PANEL TALK: THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN CINEMATOGRAPHER AND DIRECTOR.

Moderator: Klara Nilsson Grunning. Participants: Frida Kempff, Manal Masri, Sophia Olsson, Ita Zbroniec-Zajt. With support of Sveriges Filmregissörer.

TOXIC

Two teens seeking escape from their bleak hometown bond at a modelling school. The school’s promise of a better life leads girls to extreme bodily violations.

THURSDAY 23 APRIL

VIRGIN OF THE QUARRY LAKE

After heartbreak, Natalia turns to dark spells to sabotage Diego’s new romance. Hosted by Lund Fantastisk Film Festival.

QUIZ: WOMEN IN FILM

How much do you know about women in the history of film? In this quiz, pop culture, film classics and horror meet, while we honour some of the most iconic actresses, female directors and pioneers in the world! From Marilyn Monroe and Greta Garbo to scream queens and groundbreaking directors – test your knowledge and see who in the audience are real film experts.

FRIDAY 24 APRIL

THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER

Exclusive preview in collaboration with Folkets Bio Malmö.
Lidia escapes abuse through swimming, but freedom leads to addiction and self-discovery.

ARZÉ

Arzé follows a single mother and her son facing life in Beirut, exploring family and struggle. Hosted by MAFF – Malmö Arab Film Festival.
20:00 Before the film, join us at the foyer for a Mingle with drinks, snacks and entertainment, hosted by MAFF.

SATURDAY 25 APRIL

COMMUNITY HANG OUT

Market with feminist crafts, fika, and more!

16:00: Happy hour hosted by Filmcentrum Syd & Folkets Bio Malmö + Mingle with DJs Mahoyo

WORK IN PROGRESS

Filmcentrum Syd hosts: Johanna Wagner and Sara Khaledi.
Moderator: Jenifer Malmqvist.

FILMBAR

Filmcentrum Syd hosts: 7 Short films + Q&A.

I BECOME MORE WITH YOU

MyNa and Farah form Mahoyo, addressing identity in Sweden with their art, amid far-right rise and youth action. + Directors’ Q&A.

ON SACRED AND PROFANE + THEIR HAIR SHINED IN THE SUN

On Sacred and Profane A Lithuanian village revives Easter rites, exploring sacred and profane through humor and tradition. Q&A with the director moderated by C. Grace Chang.
Their Hair Shined in the Sun A personal story about how a family is created expands into the story of a larger group in a silent migration.
In collaboration with OFF DocLink.

SUNDAY 26 APRIL

THE MOUNTAIN

Recommended age: 9+

Sam flees cancer care, seeking healing on a sacred Māori mountain in a wild, comic journey in New Zealand’s nature.
Hosted by BUFF.

STREJKARNA

Exclusive preview in collaboration with Folkets Bio Malmö. Over seven years of filming follows teen climate protesters that spark a global activist movement. + Q&A with director and guest, moderated by Shora Esmailian.

COTTON QUEEN

In Sudan, Nafisa fights to save her village’s cotton fields, facing change, power, and her own awakening.
With a panel discussion after the film. Hosted by Ubuntu Malmö Film festival.

20:00 – FINISSAGE After the film

Join us in the foyer for a festive finissage with Fishtank! Celebrate the closing of the festival with us – mingle, soak up the atmosphere, listen to the tunes of DJ Negritude and be there as we announce the winner of IFEMA’s Audience Award. See you there!