KvinnSamSem - Women filmmakers and the welfare state during the long 1970s

Anna Stenport, professor in communication studies and dean of Franklin College of Arts & Sciences, University of Georgia, Maria Jansson, associate professor in political science and professor in gender studies at Örebro University & Mariah Larsson, professor in film studies at Linneus University present a panel conversation about 1970s female filmmakers, the welfare state, film politics, feminist activism, archival questions, international distribution, and transnational cooperation in connection to events like UN's international women's year of 1975.

The seminar till be moderated by Astrid von Rosen, professor in art history and visual studies. Aase Högfeldt, WIFT västra - Göteborg is the commentator.

The conversation will lift the newly published book Women Filmmakers and the Welfare State (Routledge 2026), freely available via the link.

The event is open to students, researchers, and the general public. You need not apply to attend, and you may take lunch with you to the event. The seminar is also offering a simple lunch for 30 people. Register for lunch here, first come first serve!