It’s hard to believe we are nearing the halfway mark of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival. It’s been lovely seeing outpouring support and positive reactions on social media towards these women creators and their work. So let’s keep the enthusiasm up as we kick off day five of our festival! Check out the entire lineup here and to see what’s in store for you today, keep reading…
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Tuesday 31st August Schedule
Showcase Selection
Carmen (Estefanía Bozok) 9 minutes – 16:00
Competition Selection
Normal (Julie Caty) 11 minutes – 16:30
Back in the Island (Amande Valle) 4 minutes – 17:00
Diagonal (Anne Thorens) 6 minutes – 17:15
Feature Films
Daughter of Mine (Laura Bispuri) 100 minutes – 17:45
Pariah (Dee Rees) 86 minutes – 19:45
What You May Have Missed
- the Filmotomy podcast episode 105 – Wuthering Heights
In episode 105 of the Filmotomy podcast, staff writer Nadia Kuligowski vents about Emerald Fennel’s Wuthering Heights while Editor-in-Chief Robin… - Hamnet Review: A Remarkable Shakespearean Drama
Chloé Zhao directs this Oscar-nominated ‘Best Picture’ that documents William Shakespeare’s journey to writing his play, ‘Hamlet’ – inspired by his family life and his young son, Hamnet’s death. Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel titled ‘Hamnet’ – Paul Mescal plays William and Jessie Buckley plays Agnes. Read our review here. - How to Make a Killing Review: A Sophisticated Thriller All About the Wealthy
How to Make a Killing follows Becket (Glen Powell) as he works his way up the inheritance ladder to claim what he rightfully owns as a ‘Redfellow’ member. We review John Patton Ford’s sophisticated thriller all about the wealthy which is inspired by the British Thriller, Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949). - All the Empty Rooms Review: An Emotionally Powerful Documentary
Media Correspondent, Steve Hartman and photographer, Lou Bopp’s powerful seven-year project showcases ‘all the empty rooms’ of the children lost to school …But are their lives really lost if we still feel them here? This project specifically seeks out to tell their side of the story. Read our review here. - A Friend of Dorothy Review: Discovering the Great Power of Intergenerational Friendships
Lee Knight’s ‘A Friend of Dorothy’ is a heart-warming tale that speaks on bridging the gap between intergenerational friendships. Miriam Margoyles’ Dorothy and Alistair Nwachukwu’s JJ build an unlikely friendship after an accidental encounter. We review this Oscar-nominated Live-Action Short film that speaks on kindness, empathy, and building intergenerational connections. - The Good Boy Review: A Masterpiece in Crafting an Unsettling Thriller with a Great Message
Jan Komasa’s powerful thriller speaks on society’s troubled youth and a generation lost to social media. Stephen Graham and Anson Boon truly bring the characters from script into screen. The film speaks on Generation Z, their behaviour, and how social media is a big factor that shapes their lives.
