Persister: Films by women, about women speaking up and being heard
As Hungary’s political climate becomes increasingly radicalized, Virág, a former green politician, loses faith in the democratic parliament of Hungary and retires from politics. She and her musician partner Nóra decide to adopt a child and focus on building a family together. With a sensitive lens and close access, directors Asia Dér and Sári Haragonics follow the two women through their long and ultimately successful adoption process to bring home their young daughter of Roma origin. But tensions begin to rise between the two as Virág thrives in her role as a mother and Nóra struggles to find her place within the family. As the rising tides of hate and homophobia in Hungary begin to overflow into their family, their lives hit a boiling point and they must face the difficult decision of whether to leave their country behind.
Heather Haynes
This film includes a pre-recorded Q&A.
Persister program presented in partnership with Oxfam Canada with the participation of the Government of Canada
MEDIA COVERAGE
- POV - "An intimate and raw portrait"
- In the Seats - 3.5 stars, "A meaningful portrait of motherhood"