Chloë Fairweather
Chloë Fairweather is an award-winning director who specializes in observational documentary and the telling of complex true stories. The Welsh born filmmaker started out in TV production over ten years ago when she was selected for the BBC’s Production Training Scheme. From here, she honed her craft assisting award-winning filmmakers like Olly Lambert. Her first film was shortlisted for The Grierson Best Newcomer Award in 2015 and was nominated for a BAFTA. Since then, she has made films for all the major British broadcasters. Her films tackle big issues through intimately shot stories and unique access. Chloe is also a graduate of the Channel 4 Cutting Edge Director’s scheme. (06/22)
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Dying to Divorce
A film by Chloë Fairweather, 2020, 81 min, Color
More than one in three Turkish women have experienced domestic violence and the number of femicides continues to rise. But some are fighting back. Filmed over five years, DYING TO DIVORCE takes viewers into the heart of Turkey’s gender-based violence crisis and the recent political events that have severely eroded democratic freedoms. Through intimately shot…
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