Invisible Work

synopsis

Preparation for an exhibition, the rush, and the invisible work. A first-year exercise from the Department of Documentary Film at FAMU, “Workflow.”

Reproductive work is the supportive, maintenance, and caring activity that enables productive and creative work to exist. The term emerged in discussions about the functioning of households and the unpaid labor predominantly carried out by women. However, reproductive work can be found wherever something needs to be maintained in an organized way. It is generally not perceived as attractive or prestigious and often leads to burnout – it is extraordinarily demanding, yet remains invisible.

biography

Valerie Vítů comes from the City of Records and Curiosities. She graduated in Sociology from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, and is currently a student at the Department of Documentary Film at FAMU. In her personal, academic, and civic life, she is drawn to socio-environmental issues, which are reflected both in her creative work and in her engagement within various social collectives.

film details

director:	Valerie Vítů
producer:	Lenka Medová
sound:	Hugo Hauskrecht