Body. Released. Light Move Festival in Łódź

An animated film on the emancipation of Polish women was shown on Dombrowski square, on the facade of the Grand Theatre Łódź.

The path of women to equality is shown against the background of the evolution of women's clothing.

As a symbol of women's inequality chosen corset, tormented women for several centuries.

The era of modernism has saved a woman from this accessory.

In the first decade of the 20th century, women became politically active, demanding equality.

Łódź was one of the most important textile centers in Europe, mainly men worked in factories.

But the First world war broke out.

And women have replaced the looms of men who went to the front.

The working woman gained financial independence, this was reflected in their appearance.

Finally, on 26 January 1919, Polish women participated in the elections for the first time, becoming full members of society.