THE FIRST WOMAN

THE FIRST WOMAN

THE FIRST WOMAN

THE FIRST WOMAN
Country/ies
Spain
Production
Editor
Length
77
Original Language
Original language
Status
Completed
Completed in
2020
Eurodoc Participant
Eurodoc Producer
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Year participation
2019
Distribution

Eva’s being allowed to go. She can leave the psychiatric institution she’s lived in for six years, and move into an assisted living residence. It’s a major step towards a “normal” life. Now she just has to wait until a place for her frees up. In the meantime she works on her self-confidence as well as her trust in the outside world.

Our view alternates between Eva’s environment from her own perspective and observing her from some distance. This compels us to reflect on how we look at people with mental health conditions, how they see themselves, and what “normal” means.

When eventually a place is found for her, Eva’s other ambitions come within reach—finding a job, earning an income of her own, and possibly falling in love? While she’s taking stock of her past, she also fixes firmly on her main goal: to reconnect with the son she lost custody of 20 years ago.

Festivals & Awards
2020 IDFA (Netherlands) - First Appearance Competition (World Premiere)
Production & financial support