Films on Women

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Historically in film, the roles of female characters are restricted and female protagonists were rare. This has changed over the years, and we now have a significant amount of films with female protagonists. Enjoy the selection of films on women from all around the world!

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Film Still "Hotel"

Hotel

Jessica Hausner 2004 83 Min
When Irene takes a position at a hotel deep in …
Film Still "Diamanthände"

Diamanthände

Ella Raetzer 2016 20 Min
For me, music is the medium with which to express …
Film Still "Woman Who Acts"

Woman Who Acts

Toshiyuki Teruya 2020 18 Min
Akira is an old man with little time left to …
Film Still "A Date for Mad Mary"

A Date for Mad Mary

Darren Thornton 2016 82 Min
'Mad’ Mary McArdle returns to Drogheda after a short spell …
Film Still "Concussion"

Concussion

Stacie Passon 2013 96 Min
Abby, an attractive 40-something, wealthy housewife who – after getting …
Film Still "Silvana"

Silvana

Mika Gustafson, Olivia Kastebring, Christina Tsiobanelis 2017 90 Min
With her uncompromising lyrics against all forms of oppression, Swedish …
Film Still "Who’s Your Dad?"

Who’s Your Dad?

Alexandra von Schelling, Rebeca Sasse 2018 23 Min
In a hidden basement of one of the best film …
Film Still "The Cow Tongue Flower"

The Cow Tongue Flower

Germán Reyes 2018 23 Min
At the gates of the peace in Colombia, the young …
Film Still "The Distances"

The Distances

Nemanja Vojinovic 2017 72 Min
Indira, a Cuban actress, succeeded to flee to USA but …
Film Still "Her Mothers"

Her Mothers

Asia Dér, Sári Haragonics 2020 75 Min
As Hungary’s political climate becomes increasingly radicalized, Virág, a former …
Film Still "Represent"

Represent

Hillary Bachelder 2020 96 Min
In the heart of the American Midwest, three women take …
Film Still "Ecstasy"

Ecstasy

Moara Passoni 2020 71 Min
Racked with anxiety in the chaotic political landscape of 1990s …
Film Still "Själö - Island of Souls"

Själö - Island of Souls

Lotta Petronella 2020 78 Min
For centuries, a closed institution served as a final destination …
Film Still "I Love You I Miss You I Hope I See You Before I Die"

I Love You I Miss You I Hope I See You Before I Die

Eva Marie Rødbro 2019 76 Min
A harsh and dreamy story of a young girl and …
Film Still "Bobbi Jene"

Bobbi Jene

Elvira Lind 2017 94 Min
After a decade of stardom in Israel, the American dancer, …
Film Still "The Golden Girl"

The Golden Girl

Adrian Robe, Denisa Morariu-Tamaș 2019 94 Min
For the Romanian gymnast Andreea Răducan, the loss of her …
Film Still "Elena"

Elena

Petra Costa 2012 80 Min
Elena, a young Brazilian woman, moves to New York with …
Film Still "My Father, The Spy"

My Father, The Spy

Jaak Kilmi, Gints Grūbe 2019 84 Min
As a young Soviet student in 1978, Ieva could not …
Film Still "Scheme Birds"

Scheme Birds

Ellen Fiske, Ellinor Hallin 2019 90 Min
Scrappy Scottish teenager Gemma has never backed down from a …
Film Still "Born in Evin"

Born in Evin

Maryam Zaree 2019 98 Min
Born in Evin follows filmmaker and actress, Maryam Zaree, on …
Film Still "Searching Eva"

Searching Eva

Pia Hellenthal 2019 84 Min
Eva – 25, drifter, Berliner, poet, pet-owner, sex worker, virgo, …
Film Still "Diagnosis"

Diagnosis

Ewa Podgórska 2018 78 Min
"Diagnosis" is a journey into the depths of subconscious of …
Film Still "Easy Lessons"

Easy Lessons

Dorottya Zurbó 2018 78 Min
Kafia is 17 years old. Two years ago, she fled …
Film Still "Before Father Gets Back"

Before Father Gets Back

Mari Gulbiani 2018 75 Min
In a darkened classroom, the white cracked walls serve as …
Film Still "Streetkids United II - The Girls From Rio"

Streetkids United II - The Girls From Rio

María Clara 2015 77 Min
The Brazilian girls' football team is followed as they prepare …
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