Girl Power (2016)

Movie screenings in A-house are a rarity these days, but when they happen, they bring people together in the best way. This time, thanks to our intern Sandra and Rotzfrech Cinema, we gathered on a freezing February night to watch Girl Power—a documentary that hits as hard as the wind outside.

Getting to the A-house through the snow took determination, but once inside, the warmth was instant. Bendi and Unnur greeted us with popcorn at the door, the carpets and pillows turned the space into a laid-back den, and the deep red and violet glow made the whole place feel intimate yet electric.

Girl Power tells the story of women in graffiti—a scene often dismissed as a boys’ club. Czech graffiti artist Sany set out to change that, documenting female writers across fifteen cities over seven years. The film isn’t just about spray cans and train yards; it’s about breaking barriers, risking everything for self-expression, and challenging who gets to claim public space. Through stunning visuals and raw storytelling, Girl Power captures the thrill, struggle, and relentless spirit of women shaping the graffiti world.

The night became even more special when we connected live with Sany and Tom from Rotzfrech Cinema. Hearing about the years of work, the personal sacrifices, and the hidden stories behind the film added another layer to the experience. It wasn’t just a screening—it was a conversation about art, resistance, and the power of persistence.

Find more info here:

https://girlpowermovie.com

https://rotzfrech-cinema.com

In Microscale by the Sea: History and Charm of Molochne Tramway.

In the heart of Molochne, a tiny town on the western coast of Crimea, by the shores of the Black Sea, hid a fascinating piece of transport history – the world's smallest tram network. In 1989, a 1.5 km track was built, connecting the "Bieriegowoy" hotel resort with the sandy beach. This unusual connection made life easier for vacationers, allowing them to travel by tram to the beach and back, simultaneously attracting enthusiasts from different corners of the globe.

Tatiana Ivanovna Chistyakova, the former director of the resort, proudly recounts the tales of their unique "tramlet" and surprises with stories of guests from around the world. Although the line operated only in the summer season, Molochne became a haven for lovers of unconventional transportation solutions.

Unfortunately, all of this is now in the past. The illegal and forceful annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 led to a decline in tourist traffic on the peninsula. Officially, the line was shut down for the renovation of the sanatorium, but it was never reopened. Scrap dealers took care of the rail fragments and the overhead line. Today, the track is so overgrown that it's hard to see where the stops used to be.

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Khreschatyk Street, Kiev, Ukraine.

31 December 2013.

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... Around the corner, lights pierce the fog. We are walking along Khreshchatyk Street. More and more people, the music gets louder. Suddenly we see a barricade and people warming themselves with braziers (or rather old, rusty barrels that serve this purpose).

and... I don't know what to write next. Seriously. It's hard for me to stay in the New Year's Eve festival mood of that day, knowing what happened next. 22 days later, five people died in this place, which was only the beginning of the bloodshed during Euromaidan. At the end of February, "green men" appeared and occupied administrative buildings in Simferopol, Crimea. In April, a war breaks out in Donbas, with no end in sight today.

And on December 31, 2013, while no one expects it, music plays on Independence Square, and people come from all over the country, to dance and share food. They thank us for coming from abroad and support.