She’s Asking For It
Directed by Natalia Zajączkowska
UK
This experimental film blends raw personal experience with fictionalised reality to expose how rape culture thrives in silence. Through the lens of one woman’s trauma, it challenges audiences to confront their role in making sexual violence acceptable, while calling out mainstream films for disguising abuse as romance. This is not just the story of one survivor - it is a reflection of countless women’s realities, where the assault is not only physical but systemic, ongoing, and deeply ingrained in society.
Natalia is a Polish filmmaker based in the UK, whose work is dedicated to deconstructing the male gaze, challenging unrealistic beauty standards, and addressing the sexualisation of women in film. Recently completing a master’s in Editing for Film, TV, and Digital Media, she continues to explore how visual storytelling can challenge social norms, giving voice to perspectives often silenced on screen.