Movie
Looking for Simone
9.0/10
2024
1h 30m
fr
Documentary
Overview
In 1949, philosopher and novelist Simone de Beauvoir wrote the groundbreaking The Second Sex, launching a disruptive discourse on women’s oppression and second-class citizenship. This film dissects the origins and relevance of this bible of feminism, charting de Beauvoir’s fact-finding journey across the US to research her book. The timely and fascinating film honors de Beauvoir’s brilliance and limitations, connecting her revolutionary ideas to the pressing issues women face today.
Director
Nathalie Masduraud, Valérie Urrea
Writers
Nathalie Masduraud, Valérie Urrea
Movie Information
Release Date
November 20, 2024
Runtime
1h 30m
Status
Released
Original Language
fr
Vote Count
2
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