I Am Nevenka portrays the landmark sexual harassment case of Nevenka Fernández (Mireia Oriol), a young municipal finance councillor in Ponferrada, Spain. In 2001, Fernández accused the town’s mayor, Ismael Álvarez, of sexual harassment, making it the first high-profile case of its kind in Spain. Icíar Bollaín’s film delves into Fernández’s courageous legal battle against Álvarez, highlighting the societal backlash and media scrutiny she faced during a time when such accusations were seldom brought to light. Despite the challenges, her case marked a significant moment in the fight against workplace harassment in Spain.

The screening will be preceded by short film AVA (18 mins).

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Icíar Bollaín, hosted by Teresa Laviña.

Screening as part of Iberscreen Film Festival 2025.