Nyt äiti mennään pakoon: A Short Film on Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Lasting Scars
Domestic violence remains a pervasive and deeply troubling issue in Finland, a country often perceived as a safe haven. However, what is beneath the facade of seemingly happy family?
Perjantai Dokkari: Nyt äiti mennään pakoon, a short film, seeks to shed light on the harrowing experiences of those affected by domestic violence, revealing the emotional and psychological scars that linger long after the violence subsides.
In an illuminating article published by YLE on February 24, 2020, a survivor poignantly articulated the profound impact of witnessing domestic violence: “If a child has to see their own father try to kill their mother, you can never forget that.”
These heart-wrenching words encapsulate the gravity of the issue, as does the alarming statistic that Finland ranks as the second most dangerous country in the EU for women, with an average of a dozen lives lost each year due to domestic violence, by the time this documentary film was published..
Nyt äiti mennään pakoon dives into the stories of courageous women who have faced unimaginable challenges while navigating the complexities of their own relationships and family dynamics. As one survivor reflects, “I don’t know if I can ever forgive myself for what my children have seen and experienced.” This documentary not only unveils the stark realities of domestic violence but also aims to inspire dialogue, understanding, and change.
Directors Ami Assulin, Gloria de Felice, and Thierry Francis Mbabane.