The list has been generated by Cinema Femme contributors, and the titles are listed chronologically on our Letterboxd HQ account. All of these films are directed by women and non-binary people. For Part 3, we highlight films where the leading character fits elements of “the […]
The list has been generated by Cinema Femme contributors, and the titles are listed chronologically on our Letterboxd HQ account. Here we highlight some of these films, breaking them down by theme. Today we feature Part Two, highlighting independent films directed by women and non-binary […]
The list has been generated by Cinema Femme contributors, and the titles are listed chronologically on our Letterboxd HQ account, here we highlight some of these films breaking them down by theme. Today we feature Part One, highlighting films from 1906 – 1972 titled “The […]
Sally Potter is a filmmaker that has been at the top of our list for a while now. When Cinema Femme began, “Orlando” was often discussed as one of our top films. Why? Because we’ve never seen a gender bend like that onscreen before. Tilda […]
Cinema Femme will soon have festival coverage of Sarah Polley’s “Women Talking” at the Chicago International Film festival with an interview and a review. In the meantime, we are ecstatic to share the film’s trailer, featurette and new stills. The film opens nationwide this December. […]
Cinema Femme is based out of Chicago, and every year we make sure to promote our top recommendations for The Chicago International Film Festival. We’ve featured interviews with female and non-binary filmmakers in past years of the festival. Our list below is based on our […]
“As women, we are privileged to work in one of the most open-minded and forward-thinking industries, yet women are still glaringly underrepresented in the top levels of our industry,” she said. “So the privilege of being women filmmakers also comes with a heavy burden. In […]
A young writer must overcome her proclivity for dysfunctional affairs to find a healthier relationship. Read our 2019 interview with Ariel Kavoussi.
Sundance: A young teacher cares for a troubled boy on a Native American reservation. Read our interview with Erica Tremblay from 2021.
A woman goes for a jog and witnesses something she can’t run away from. Read our 2019 interview with Clare Cooney about her short “Runner”.
Maya Hawke and Rachel Hilson star in a comic tale of estranged friendship. Directed by Haroula Rose. Read our interview with the “As They Slept” team!
A man tries to make amends to a woman he believes he sexually assaulted in college. Our 2020 interview with Melissa Stephens, who directed and stars in “Travis”