When a woman’s point of view gives something superfluous.
Entrusted to the able leadership of Greta Gerwig, Barbie offers an interesting perspective on femininity. Although some films about the fair sex made by male directors are well done, the point of view of a “woman” can sometimes be an added value. Let’s find out Top 10 Movies About Women are directed by them.
1. american honey (2016) Andrea Arnold among the best films about women made by women
With a fresh script, viewers are immersed in the world star (Sasha Lane), a rebellious teenager with a troubled past. In search of a suitable dimension, he joins a gang of losers, participating in their adventures. The three-hour journey offers food for thought on social discrimination.
2. babadook (2014) Jennifer Kent
In her debut behind the camera, Jennifer Kent immediately starts with a bang. bad book it is a horror in which a far from perfect widow realizes that the monster, the protagonist of a pop-up book read to her child, is real. A brilliant metaphor for such a sensitive topic as mental health.
3. Daughters of dust (1991) Julie Dash among the best films about women made by women
Traditions, religion, tolerance and family – let’s talk about all this Daughters of dust, the first feature film with a well publicized black director. The action takes place in 1902 on the Sea Islands (South Carolina). Gula Sistershour This is one of the must-see films about women made by women because of its originality and poetry.
4. Garden of the Virgin Suicides (1999) Sofia Coppola
Francis’ daughter Ford Coppola releases a feature film in large quantities, dedicated to five young women, sisters lisbon. Seemingly light-hearted (despite the title), it nonetheless touches on complex topics, from eating disorders to depression.
5. Zhanna Dilman (1975) Chantal Ackerman
The film explores women and the sense of oppression that strikes them. Jeanne (Delphine Seyrig) is the single mother of Sylvain (Jan Decorte), who has to divide herself between housework and the occasional prostitute to make ends meet.
6. Small woman (2019) Greta Gerwig among the best films about women made by women
Before barbie name Greta Gerwig already enjoyed great respect from the public and critics. Transposition of the novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, key figures – March sisters, in the struggle between family responsibilities and the need for self-realization. Between past and present, the Oscar-winning film (for costumes) targets high-profile actors including Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Timothée Chalamet and Laura Dern.
7. Raw – pure truth (2016) Julia Ducournot
justine A 17-year-old vegetarian in a veterinary course. Then he comes into contact with a hitherto unknown world, characterized by constant temptations, including the eating of raw meat. A horror film that craves to deliver female pleasure in any form.
8. Portrait of a young woman on fire (2019) Celine Siamma among the best films about women made by women
In a dual role as screenwriter and director Celine Siamma leaves her mark on one of the must-see women’s films with her unique style. In the second half of the eighteenth century A. young nobleman (Adel Haenel) e Executor (Noemi Herlant) have a history full of passion.
9. Homeless or lawless (1985) Agnes Varda
She has a clear feminist personality Homeless or lawlessScreenwriter and director Agnes Varda. key character, Bona Bergeron (Sandrine Bonner) is a young woman with a strong lecherous spirit. In order not to feel crushed by society, she is ready to make great sacrifices, but this will lead to terrible consequences.
10. Edge of Seventeen (2016) Kelly Fremon Craig
Finding your place in the world can be difficult for many people, especially during adolescence. Hailee Steinfeld puts on a convincing performance Nadinewhose school experience is traumatic. She feels inadequate in any context, and things get worse when her brother starts dating her best friend.
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