A special screening to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

On 25 November 2025, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Delegation of the European Union to the people’s republic of China hosted a special screening of “Confessions of a Swedish Man” at the Instituto Cervantes in Beijing, kindly supported by the Embassy of Sweden and Baturu.

The Swedish documentary, produced by Helene Granqvist and directed by Hampus Linder, offers a powerful reflection on masculinity, responsibility, and the social norms that enable gender-based violence.

After the screening, producer Helene Granqvist, and Chinese director Shen Yu joined a podium discussion on gender norms, the role of women in film, how modern, non-toxic models of masculinity can help prevent violence against women and how men can become active part of the solution.

The speakers highlighted that transforming harmful norms and promoting healthier expressions of masculinity are essential steps toward gender equality. Meaningful male engagement is crucial in building a society where women can live free from violence.

Thank you to all guests, partners, and participants for contributing to this important conversation.

Let’s keep working together for a world where every woman and girl can live in safety and dignity.

        昨天，2025年11月25日，在制止暴力侵害妇女行为国际日之际，欧盟驻华代表团在北京塞万提斯学院举办了电影《瑞典男人的忏悔》（Confessions of a Swedish Man）的特别放映会，此次放映会得到了瑞典大使馆和翔凤文化节的大力支持。 

        该部瑞典纪录片由海伦娜·格兰奎斯特（Helene Granqvist）监制，汉普斯·林德（Hampus Linder）执导，深刻反思了男性气质、责任感以及助长性别暴力的社会规范。 

        放映结束后，瑞典知名制片人海伦娜·格兰奎斯特与中国著名导演申瑜参与了讨论会，探讨性别规范、女性在电影中的角色、新型健康男性气质模式如何帮助预防针对女性的暴力行为，以及男性如何才能积极参与解决问题。 

        两位发言者强调，改变有害的社会规范、倡导更健康男性气质的表达方式是实现性别平等的关键步骤。要构建一个让女性免于暴力的社会，需要男性的积极参与。 

        感谢所有嘉宾、合作伙伴和参与者为此次重要对话所做出的贡献。 

        让我们继续携手努力，共建一个让每个妇女和女童都能安全且有尊严地生活的世界。