The Municipal Library of Dénia hosted yesterday the screening of the documentary They said she was a witch, by documentary photographer Judith Prat. The event, which is part of the Ojos Rojos Festival and was held in collaboration with the Matria Association, attracted an audience interested in the analysis and reflection on historical violence and its impact on the present.
Prat's work delves into the persecution and feminicide of women accused of witchcraft in the Pyrenees between the 15th and 18th centuries, presenting testimonies from women who live in those same regions today. Through their stories, the documentary invites a deep reflection on the impact of this violence in the present, creating a bridge between the past and the current fight against gender violence.
Following the screening, a discussion was held in which the author actively participated, creating a space for dialogue around the documentary and its contemporary vision. This intimate and participatory meeting offered attendees the opportunity to express their concerns and connect directly with the message of the work, further enriching the experience of the event.
The activity is part of the special programming of the Ojos Rojos Festival in the framework of the commemoration of the International Day against Gender Violence, on November 25, thus reaffirming the festival's commitment to raising awareness and making this problem visible in our society.
Judith Pratt
Judith Prat is a photodocumentary filmmaker, recognized for her career in exploring human rights and social justice issues through her projects. With They said she was a witchPrat integrates his sensitivity and vision into a cinematographic work that continues his work in the audiovisual field and enriches his extensive career in defense of human rights.
I think that using the term femicide is incorrect; according to the RAE, femicide is the murder of a woman at the hands of a man due to machismo or misogyny and in this case they were burned as witches, not because they were women.
There are also, lesser, cases of men burned by witches.
In Germany it is called “Domestic Violence”. But that would not give them any money in grants and aid here.