Cannes 2021 ‘Women Do Cry’ Review: Sisterhood in Patriarchal Bulgaria

Women Do Cry follows an ensemble of women in Bulgaria. Each member faces different issues regarding their gender and/or sexuality. Their stories give insight into the many hardships Bulgarian woman go through, as a conservative society traps them, causing feelings of loneliness, guilt, and internalized misogyny within them.

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Cannes 2021 ‘Freda’ Review: A Harsh Reality for Haitian Women

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Gessica Généus’ Freda reveals the cruelty many Haitians face from a very young age. In a portrait of three women, the director makes a clear distinction between the struggles experienced by men and women. While all facing crises, misogyny, colorism and cultural erasure weigh extra heavily on these women.

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