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Films with a feminist angle

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rosiepony · 25/04/2020 12:38

Hi everyone, I’m looking for films with a feminist angle to watch during this lockdown.

I watched Silence of The Lambs last night with my DD for the first time in ages. I was reminded how brilliant it is, how it centres Jodie’s role and shines a critical light on all the male characters although they’re exaggerated for entertainment. I also had new reflections on Buffalo Bill and his ‘woman suit’ although I won’t go into that for fear of being banned! Quite timely given what’s going on though!

Anyway, I’d be grateful for any recommendations. Thanks.

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rosiepony · 25/04/2020 13:00

I’m now going to read that threat, thanks Icantreatchthepretzels!

So funny that it’s considered transphobic. We can see you! The lies are going to be their undoing!

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DaydreamingDay · 25/04/2020 13:00

I absolutely love North Country with Charlize Theron. The scene at the meeting where her dad finally stands up against the men who had been harassing and abusing his daughter is chilling.

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rosiepony · 25/04/2020 12:58

Brilliant thanks. I’m definitely going to watch Mumbai Central.

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Maria53 · 25/04/2020 12:58

@AllianceOfCorcles Pride and Prejiduce? How?

Icantreachthepretzels · 25/04/2020 12:57

I also had new reflections on Buffalo Bill and his ‘woman suit’ although I won’t go into that for fear of being banned!

Ha! The internet is way ahead of you. It's already been condemned as transphobic.
qz.com/quartzy/1566136/silence-of-the-lambs-is-a-win-for-women-but-fails-lgbtq-culture/
(this is just one of many)

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop cafe is a wonderful woman centric film - lots of women caring for women.

I don't know that 'Now and Then' is exactly feminist but it is definitely female led and develops all the girls as fully formed human beings. Sort of a Stand By Me but with girls (so gets no where near the same plaudits - despite being excellent)

Inconnu · 25/04/2020 12:52

Erin Brockovich

Lamahaha · 25/04/2020 12:52

Sorry: Mumbai Central is on Amazon Prime, not Netflix.
In Hindi, with subtitles.

AllianceOfCorcles · 25/04/2020 12:52

Pride and Prejudice but I’d go bbc mini series every time

AllianceOfCorcles · 25/04/2020 12:51

Thelma and Louise

Lamahaha · 25/04/2020 12:49

Self Made, on Netflix -- about a black woman in the USA who became the first female millionaire over there. I'm not usually one who cares much about people becoming millionaires, but it's really good.

Something quite different:
Mumbai Central, also on Netflix. About a young, poor country girl lured into the big city only to be forced into prostitution. Yes, it's harrowing but important to know this is happening. (And it has a sort-of happy ending!)

ScapaFlo · 25/04/2020 12:44

Doesn't Steel Magnolias get lauded as feminist? I've never actually seen it.

ScapaFlo · 25/04/2020 12:43

Buffalo Bill called the women 'it'. Talk about othering and dehumanising! That film gave me nightmares because I can't bear suspense. Don't mind gore, can't cope with suspense!