Framing Helvetica: Women's Film Festival
NETIZENS by Cynthia Lowen
Join us to watch the acclaimed film by Zurich resident and Club member Cynthia Lowen.
NETIZENS (2018) 1h 36m
Three women. Three lives upended. One digital battlefield.
When the internet became a weapon, they were the targets. From non-consensual imagery to relentless cyberstalking, the law told them to "just unplug." They chose to fight back instead. Witness the powerful true story of the digital pioneers risking everything to police the "Wild West" of the web. They aren’t just survivors; they are the architects of a safer future.
The internet never forgets. But neither do they.
Justice is finally logging on.
Doors open: 18:45
Film begins: 19:00
Apero and Discussion: 20:45 - 21:30
Member Cynthia Lowen is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and writer known for creating documentaries that explore pressing social issues with depth and empathy. Her work often focuses on topics such as bullying, online harassment, and reproductive rights, using storytelling to inspire awareness and change.
Lowen first gained widespread recognition as the producer and writer of Bully, a powerful film that follows families affected by bullying in the United States. It was nominated for two Emmy Awards, shortlisted for an Academy Award, and screened at the White House—helping to spark a national conversation and a large-scale anti-bullying campaign.
She later directed Battleground, which examines the strategies and motivations behind the American anti-abortion movement, reflecting her commitment to presenting nuanced perspectives on complex social issues.
Lowen also directed and produced Netizens, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and highlights the real-world consequences of digital abuse.
Cost:
Members: CHF 10
Non-Members: CHF 20
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: May 7, 2026
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