by Olivia Harris | May 27, 2024 | Deep-dives, Representation
In 1985, cartoonist and writer Alison Bechdel created a comic strip for a feminist newspaper featuring two women talking about watching a film. During their discussion, one woman mentions that she will only see a film if it follows a specific set of requirements: The...
by John Cresswell | May 26, 2024 | Deep-dives, Representation, Top reads
From criticising society to book adaptations, films are opportunities for filmmakers to shape society, changing how people think and discuss things in day-to-day life; and relationships are no different Three contemporary female directors have epitomised this idea by...
by Caillin McDaid | May 26, 2024 | Deep-dives, Representation
Sean Baker’s Anora has won the Palme d’Or. No matter what film won this prize, one of the most prestigious in the world for any film, it was always going to be a statement. In being selected as the jury president for this year’s Cannes, Greta Gerwig has been...
by Amelia Elder | May 25, 2024 | Deep-dives, Representation
If I were to ask you to name Western films with a South Asian protagonist, what could you name? Bend it like Beckham? Slumdog Millionaire? Life of Pi? Although South Asian representation in Western cinema has evolved significantly over the decades, the same story is...
by Amy Rawlings | May 24, 2024 | Representation, Top reads
Strong female characters in films inspire girls around the world every day, and yet they are never girly. Why can’t our beloved heroes reflect the women we see in our everyday lives? Think about strong female action heroes. What do they have in common?...
by Lucy Wilcox | May 24, 2024 | List & Reviews, Representation
As we approach the end of the 2024 Cannes film festival all eyes are on what will win the top prize: the Palme d’Or. Of the 22 films in the competition, only four are directed by women. Whilst this is a comparatively low number, down from the previous two years, these...
