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International Films, Interviews, Toronto International Film Festival

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Laura Baumeister talks about the making of “Daughter of Rage,” the first narrative feature directed by a Nicaraguan woman

by Davide Abbatescianni

October 10, 2022

Cinema Femme met up with talented Laura Baumeister, helmer of “Daughter of Rage,” the first narrative feature directed by a Nicaraguan woman. The movie, world-premiered in the Discovery section of

Film Festivals, Horror, Interviews, Sexual Assault Awareness, Toronto International Film Festival

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Filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan premieres her surrealist horror gem “Fixation” at TIFF

by Rebecca Martin

September 15, 2022

“For me, putting this film out into the world is a way to explore the complicated love/hate relationship we have with our own abusers. If I can create a relatable

2022 Awards, 2022 Films, Awards, Film Festivals, Profile, Toronto International Film Festival

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“So the privilege of being women filmmakers also comes with a heavy burden.” – Michelle Yeoh accepts the TIFF 2022 Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award

by cinemafemme

September 15, 2022

“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

Interviews, Uncategorized

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Maria Sødahl reveals how her personal struggle with cancer gave birth to ‘Hope’

by Pamela Powell

November 7, 2019

“Hope” is based upon filmmaker Maria Sødahl’s experiences as a working woman in a blended family whose life is forever changed when her cancer is no longer in remission. Over the

Chicago International Film Festival, Interviews

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Rising star and third generation actor Thomasin McKenzie discusses her character in ‘Jojo Rabbit’

by Pamela Powell

November 6, 2019

“Jojo Rabbit,” based on the book Caging Spies by Christine Leunens, pushes the boundaries in satirical storytelling in ways that only director Taika Watiti can do.  His bold and daring satire about

Interviews, Uncategorized

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Filmmaker Louise Archambault brings cinematic beauty to love and life with ‘And the Birds Rained Down’

by Pamela Powell

November 5, 2019

Louise Archambault writes and directs the film “And the Birds Rained Down” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.  The movie is based on the novel by Jocelyne Saucier

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