#LetsTalkPERIOD: Tackling Taboos
TITLE
#LetsTalkPERIOD: Tackling Taboos
DIRECTOR
Fatma Haxhialiu
COUNTRY
Albania
YEAR
2022
DURATION
10′
GENRE
Documentary
Overview

#LetsTalkPERIOD: Tackling Taboos
Menstrual Health is still a taboo to talk about also in Albanian families, on the other hand, the lack of sanitary facilities sometimes prevents girls from equally participating to everyday school education and activities. In her 8-minute film Fatma Hahialiu wants to find out how far Albania has come in the fight against menstrual taboos and restrictions. and to raise awareness about the challenges regarding education about menstruation and period-friendly sanitation facilities.

DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY - Fatma Haxhialiu
Fatma Haxhialiu is an Albanian TV personality known for being the host of the series Goca & Gra (Women & Girls), a talk show that brings together voices from around the world for social discussions. Fatma Haxhialiu is CEO and Founder of Fatmarrela, Regional Director of Global Woman Club Albania, Journalist, TV-Author and Hostess, Influencer, as well as Human Rights Activist and out of the box kind of personality.
Credits
- Director Fatma Haxhialiu
- Screenplay
- Cinematography Danjel Shahini
- Editing Dr. Gabriele Lames, Dr. Arne Panesar
- Cast Fatma Haxhialiu
- Producer/s Jan Schlenk
- Production Company
- Distributor/s Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Specifications
- Project Title #LetsTalkPERIOD: Tackling Taboos
- Project Type Documentary
- Completion Date 2022
- Country of origin Albania
- Country of filming Albania
- Language Albanian
- First-time Filmmaker Yes
- Student Project No

Fatma Haxhialiu
Fatma Haxhialiu is an Albanian TV personality known for being the host of the series Goca & Gra (Women & Girls), a talk show that brings together voices from around the world for social discussions. Fatma Haxhialiu is CEO and Founder of Fatmarrela, Regional Director of Global Woman Club Albania, Journalist, TV-Author and Hostess, Influencer, as well as Human Rights Activist and out of the box kind of personality.
SELECTIONS & AWARDS

Tirana International Film Festival
Tackling TABOOs, 2022