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Irene Schweizer arbeitet an der Schnittstelle von Film, Kleid und Bewegung. Mit Film und Textil erforscht sie Weiblichkeit und Identität in männlich dominierten Räumen – besonders im Sport. Ihre Ausstellungen schaffen Räume, in denen der Körper zum Bild und Emotion sichtbar wird.

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Irene Schweizer works at the intersection of film, textile, and movement. Through film and textiles, she explores femininity and identity in male-dominated spaces – especially in sports. Her exhibitions create spaces where the body becomes image and emotion becomes visible.

GIRLS DONT CRY IN THE DARK
Skateboard Meets Silk

.The skate film "Girls Don’t Cry in the Dark" was shot on Kodak Super 8 50D in Germany (Leipzig), Croatia (Pula), and Switzerland (Lugano). Its unique soundscape was composed by the musician Sonya Carmona. Sound-Design by Gregor Rosenberger from DubDub Studios and Color-Grading: Jürgen Kupka von Unsere Farben.

The film features: Anna Plewa, Jeanne Lagger, Maité Steenhoudt, Claudia Riera, Léa Siffredi, Stefanie Hofer, Christina Andrighetto, Leandra Müller, Dorothe Wetter, Toni Vyshnyakova, Therese Lockwood, and Anna Gleissner.