Yoko

The film „Yoko“ will be part of the program of the „One World“ festival. It will be possible to watch it on November 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the premises of VŠMU.

Yoko / Maria Iovine / Italy 2022 / 73 min. – Veronica Yoko Plebani knows that no battle comes without scars and that success never comes without struggle. A three time Italian Paralympian, activist for female athletes and advocate for diverse standards in beauty, Yoko’s dreams for Tokyo medal in 2020 are suddenly dashed by the world wide pandemic. While sports are suspended, the determined triathlete never relents. If a deadly bacteria couldn’t stop Veronica, neither will the coronavirus.

Hosted by Diana Fabiánová.

Language: Italian

Subtitles: Slovak, English

Topic: Gender Equality

The screening of this film is inclusive. The film includes special subtitles and audio commentary through headphones – the screening can also be attended by people with hearing and visual impairments.