The films will be accompanied by a discussion. Short film programme: Man of Men (A Man's Man / dir. Myles Desenberg, UK, English, 35 min.) A very intimate look at the stories of seven strange men whose lives intersect at a weekly men's mental health support group in the North East of England. They face the consequences of toxic masculinism, the persistent stigma of mental health and the damage it causes. "Man of Men is a very frank look at the commonality that binds us together, the difficulties that divide us and the processes that lead to healing. Translated by Narius Kairys. Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQDdiY4pBIE Can I give you a hug? (Can I Hug You? / dir. Elahe Esmaili, UK, Iran, Persian, 35 min.) In the religious Iranian city of Qom, women are subject to special restrictions for their "sexual safety". Hossein grew up in this environment but was himself a victim of sexual abuse as a young boy. There was no one to protect him then, and he has carried this secret with him all his life. But now, with the help of his wife, Elah, he is determined to face his trauma. Translated by Sheida Kauzonė. Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Px-DFdiq0