Can feminism and religion coexist? Girls & Gods is a fearless journey, led by Inna Shevchenko, the author and initiator of the project, to answer this very question.

Documentary / AU 2025 / Director: A. T. Riahi, V. Soltiz / 104 min. / Original with German subtitles / FSK12

Inna Shevchenko, who once became known as the leader of FEMEN's topless protests against patriarchal power structures, now swaps protest for dialogue by inviting female priests, imams, rabbis, theologians and other activists to open discussions. Together, they are addressing the gap between women's rights and religious traditions and asking whether ancient religions can accept gender equality and whether feminism can find a place in the sacred halls.

Directed by Arash T. Riahi and Verena Soltiz, this is more than a visually stunning film - it is an artful narrative that questions long-standing traditions and hierarchies. The directors weave a compelling and provocative journey that invites the audience to re-examine sacred iconography through a feminist lens, transforming symbols of faith into powerful visions of female emancipation. The result is an accessible yet provocative documentary that invites viewers to witness a change - a change that could reshape the relationship between faith and feminism.

The film will be followed by a discussion with Arash T. Riahi and other panellists.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/5yd3cjMC6RY

Admission: from 7.30 pm
Start: 8 pm
Admission: free/ donations welcome

A further education event organised by STRAZEkultur im Kultur- und Initiativenhaus Greifswald e.V. in cooperation with the Equal Opportunities Officer of the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald, the DGB and the Equal Opportunities Officer of Greifswald University Medicine.

The STRAZE is wheelchair-accessible. There is a lift and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. All toilets are all-gender toilets. Beanbags are available as alternative seating.