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Women Directors

In honour of #52filmsbywomen, we've collected all of our reviews of films directed by women and interviews with female directors all in one place.

The Invitation, Karyn Kusama

Mary Angela Rowe / April 15, 2016

Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation doesn’t stick the landing

Karyn Kusama’s The Invitation is a variation on the “dinner party from hell” film: is our protagonist paranoid, or are they really out to get him?

Sonita, 2016 San Francisco Film Festival

Alex Heeney / April 8, 2016

10 must-see films at the 2016 San Francisco Film Festival (SFIFF)

Seventh Row’s guide to 10 must-see films — five docs and five features — at the 2016 San Francisco Film Festival, seven of which are directed by women.

H., Rania Attieh, Daniel Garcia

Alex Heeney / April 2, 2016

H. directors Rania Attieh and Daniel Garcia discuss their sci-fi film for the digital-age

Structured almost like a classical, Greek tragedy, H. explores mass hysteria. Co-directors Daniel Garcia and Rania Attieh discuss their filmmaking process.

No Home Movie

Alex Heeney / March 29, 2016

Chantal Akerman’s final film No Home Movie is a heartbreaking personal essay

Chantal Akerman’s moving cinematic essay is a tribute to her mother, a holocaust survivor, and a subtle exploration of Jewish “suitcase-ready” culture.

Standing Tall

Alex Heeney / March 27, 2016

Standing Tall is a gritty coming-of-ager told through rose-coloured glasses

Emmanuelle Bercot’s sophomore film is the story of Malony (Rod Paradot), a teenager prone to crime, and the justice system which only wants the best for him.

Kiki, Strike a Pose

Elena Lazic / March 21, 2016

Vogueing at Berlinale: Kiki and Strike a Pose

Despite being a rather niche subject, two films about vogueing competed in the Panorama Documentary section at this year’s Berlin Film Festival.

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