Film Review: Women at War/Les Combattantes
The 2022 French film, situated in Saint-Paul, narrates the compelling tale of four women: Marguerite, Suzanne Faure, Agnes, and Caroline Dewitt. who made significant contributions to France’s efforts against the Germans during the First World War in 1914. Each woman assumed a distinct role, showcasing their impact during the wartime period.
Film Review : When Life Gives You Tangerines
“Drama means: you tried your best.”
Unlike most Korean dramas, When Life Gives You Tangerines releases four episodes a week, each “volume” of which addresses a theme of loss, loss of a mother, child, lover, or ultimately, a spouse and father. But what truly distinguishes this drama is the manner in which it weaves feminist themes into the ordinary lives of its characters with honesty and subtlety.
Pray the Devil Back to Hell
Pray the Devil Back to Hell is an uplifting documentary film founded on the true story of a group of courageous Liberian women, led by Leymah Gbowee, who united across religious and social lines to put an end to Liberia’s ruthless civil war. Their peaceful campaign not only helped bring about the resignation of then-President Charles Taylor, but also paved the way for the election of Africa’s first female head of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. The film is an uplifting homage to the power of grassroots, women-led activism in the face of violence, impunity, and political apathy.