Pioneers

This film channel delves deep into the lesser-lit corners of society, highlighting brave, often overlooked stories of resistance, rebellion and trailblazing. From the early struggles of the LGBTQ+ movement in Rosa von Praunheim's “Army of Lovers” to the groundbreaking sexual research in “The Einstein of Sex”, viewers are taken on a journey through pivotal moments in social and cultural history. The depiction of complex personal and collective struggles continues with the revelation of the persistent challenges faced by transgender pioneers in “I Am a Woman Now” and the cultural exclusion of women in rock music as depicted in “Rock Chicks”. By exploring the boundaries between art and activism, as in “She's the Other Gaze,” and the impact of medical history on gender dynamics in “The Anatomist,” this channel provides a platform for stories that both provoke and inspire. Each film is a discovery - an act of appreciation for those who have changed the world through their art, their courage and their tireless search for justice.