God Exists, Her Name is Petrunya
"God Exists, Her Name is Petrunya" is a 2019 film directed by Teona Strugar Mitevska. The story follows Petrunya, a young woman in a small Macedonian town who disrupts a traditional Orthodox Christian ritual by diving into a river to retrieve a cross. This act challenges societal norms and gender roles, as the event is typically reserved for men.
The film explores themes of feminism, identity, and the struggle for agency in a patriarchal society. As Petrunya faces backlash from the community, her journey highlights the tension between tradition and modernity, ultimately questioning the nature of faith and empowerment.