She is set to bring Hollywood glamour to the Gastein Valley: international star Kim Cattrall is coming to Bad Hofgastein for all four days of the CALL Film Festival, from 28 to 31 May 2026, where she will be one of the most defining figures of this year’s programme. Her visit underlines the festival’s international reach and sends a powerful signal about the role of women in contemporary cinema.
A single role that redefined how women see themselves
Ever since her iconic role as Samantha Jones in “Sex and the City”, Kim Cattrall has been recognised around the world as a symbol of female self-determination, independence and a new, confident image of womanhood. She has portrayed characters who challenge social norms and encourage women to live life on their own terms, without compromise. For many, she has long since become a cultural icon of the modern women’s movement.
As part of the CALL Film Festival, her film “Meet Monica Velour” will be screened – a tender yet powerful story about identity, dignity and self-perception beyond society’s expectations. The role showcases Cattrall’s ability to bring depth, vulnerability and strength to complex female characters. She selected the film for the festival herself: “‘Meet Monica Velour’ is a film that is very close to my heart. I’m delighted to be able to watch it on the big screen together with the festival’s guests.”
Strong women on screen: a masterclass with Kim Cattrall
In addition to the film screening, Kim Cattrall will host an exclusive masterclass, speaking about her career, her artistic choices and the evolution of female roles in cinema. Her appearance will be rounded off with talks and panel discussions offering insights into her work and her views on self-determination and equality.
At the grand gala on Saturday, 30 May, in the Kursaal Bad Hofgastein, she will be presented with the “Jane Award” in recognition of a body of work that has given women a new sense of self-confidence.
Her stay in the Gastein Valley makes her one of the festival’s central voices. Kim Cattrall represents a generation of artists who don’t simply play roles, but actively shape cultural narratives – reaching far beyond the screen.
