Movies and TvShows featuring "women-and-society" theme.
Béatrice Dalle, Lio, Brigitte Fontaine, Corinne Masiero, Aïssa Maïga, Virginie Despentes, Maria Schneider, Gisèle Halimi, Juliette Gréco, and Adèle Haenel—these women lived on their own terms, defying conventions and embracing lives often deemed "scandalous." Labeled frivolous, hysterical, or simply too free and too loud, they faced criticism yet used controversy as a force for change, challenging norms and advancing women's rights. This documentary retraces seventy years of their bold and unconventional journeys, telling the story of the fearless women who shaped history and fought for a more equal world.
In 1953, a progressive-thinking art history teacher arrives at Wellesley College and challenges the conservative norms and traditions of the all-female institution. She encourages her students to think independently and pursue their own ambitions, thereby questioning the roles assigned to women in society.
In the movie 'Ten' (2002), a woman in Tehran drives a car and picks up various passengers along the way. Through these encounters, she engages in conversations that reflect the challenges faced by women in Iranian society. Themes of sexism, religion, prostitution, and family dynamics are explored. The movie takes place within the confined space of the car, providing an intimate setting for these conversations to unfold.
In this documentary by Coline Serreau, known for her feature film Why Not?, a selection of Frenchwomen in characteristically no-win situations discuss what they are experiencing and answer, if only by implication, the question: "What do women want?"
On September 16, 2022, in Teheran, the murder by police of the young Mahsa Amini, arrested for "wearing a headscarf contrary to the law", sparked off an unprecedented insurrection. Within hours, a spontaneous movement formed around the rallying cry: "Woman, life, freedom". For the first time, women, joined by men and students, took the initiative and removed their veils, the hated symbol of the Islamic Republic. The Iranian population, from all regions and social categories, rose up in protest. Social networks went wild. The diaspora (between 5–8 million Iranians) took up the cause, and the whole world discovered the scale of this mobilization: could the theocratic regime be overthrown this time?
A documentary celebrating Lee Miller, a model-turned-photographer-turned-war reporter who defied anyone who tried to pin her down, put her on a pedestal, or pigeonhole her in any way.
Long live the strike! Lucie Baud, one of the pioneers of the women's movement, went with creativity, fighting spirit and the power of singing against the weapons of male-dominated capitalist society in nineteenth-century France. The film, based on true events, describes the ambitious fight of a silk moth. She stood up for the rights of the female working class to end maltreatment and oppression once and for all. For the revolution in women's rights, she even put her family back and fought to the end for their beliefs.
The Circle follows the story of a young Iranian girl named Arezou who is released from prison and faces numerous challenges as she tries to rebuild her life. The film explores themes of oppression, women's rights, and the struggle for freedom.
Elles livrent bataille: Nos seins, nos armes is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the world of feminism and activism. Through the lens of the Femen movement, the film uncovers the battles fought by women for their rights and challenges the norms of society. It highlights the power of collective action and sheds light on the struggles faced by women worldwide.
Writing with Fire is a gripping and inspiring documentary that follows the journey of a group of courageous women journalists in India, who defy societal norms and risk their lives to tell the stories of marginalized communities. Through their fearless reporting, they strive to bring about meaningful change and highlight important women's issues. This heart-wrenching film showcases the power of journalism and the indomitable spirit of these exceptional women.
During the Taliban rule in Afghanistan, a young girl disguises herself as a boy named Osama in order to find work and support her family, who are struggling to survive. She faces various challenges and dangers as she navigates the harsh realities of life under the Taliban regime.
Sisters of Wrestling paints an intimate portrait of Azaelle, LuFisto and Loue O'Farrell, three ring warriors for whom wrestling is both a passionate love and an outlet from everyday life.
This documentary by Léa Clermont-Dion and Guylaine Maroist plunges us into the vortex of online misogyny and documents hatred towards women. This bleak opus, reminiscent of a psychological thriller, follows four women across two continents: former President of the Italian parliament Laura Boldrini, former Democratic representative Kiah Morris, French actor and YouTuber Marion Séclin, and Donna Zuckerberg, a specialist in online violence against women and the sister of Facebook’s founder. This tour de force reveals the devastating effects such unapologetic hatred has on victims, and brings to light the singular objective of cyber-misogyny: to silence women who shine. Some targets of cyber-violence will crumble under the crystallizing force of the click. Others, proud warriors, will stand tall and refuse to be silenced.
Short film about foster care promoted by TWINSET.
The story of those Italian women who, for eighty years, have fought against power in all its forms.
In 2006 Iran, a group of teenage girls disguised themselves as boys to attend a soccer match. However, they are caught and taken to a holding cell at the stadium. The film explores their experiences and the challenges they face within a male-dominated society.
Inside Her Sex is a thought-provoking, feature-length documentary that explores female sexuality and shame through the eyes and experiences of three women from different walks of life, each brave enough to chart her own course of sexual discovery: Elle Chase, a popular sex blogger; Candida Royalle, the creator of Femme Productions Inc., a feminist adult film company designed to speak with a woman's voice; and Samantha Allen, the ex-devout Mormon and current gender, sex, and tech writer for The Daily Beast.
Ten years ago, the paths of Abou, Laura, Cadiatou and Jacques have crossed Emmanuelle’s. She was their French teacher at a high school in Marseille. Together they took part in a film, Children of the Princess of Cleves, in which, while analyzing the classic text, they expressed their hopes, dreams, and fears. In En Nous, the director re-connects with the protagonists : memories blend with stories of their lives and the daily obstacles they must overcome whilst trying not to lose hope. Now, the sentence of the Princess of Cleves rings poignantly true: “I know nothing can be more difficult than what I undertake”.
Short film version of the app – loosely based on tarot – the maker developed as a graduation project. Barbie dolls and Lego versions of Bert and Ernie play the lead roles. Instagram filters give them all sorts of layers, emotions, and identities. The game enables players to discover their life’s goal.
With a sense of humour, this documentary questions the condition of women from the angle of the image and perception of their body, and covers the new taboos and aesthetic diktats concerning their genitals in the era of the sexual revolution and contemporary feminism.