Rebecca Złotowski upends stereotypes of the onscreen stepmom in her film “Other People’s Children”
I had the pleasure of interviewing Rebecca Złotowski about her film, “Other People’s Children,“ during Sundance this year. The French film was part of the spotlight program and centers on a woman named Rachel who struggles to have her own children while developing a strong bond with her boyfriend Ali’s daughter, Leila. Virginie Efira plays Rachel in a moving performance. The end of the film, […]
Rebecca Zlotowski feature debut “Other People’s Children” releases in select theaters today
Words from Rebecca Martin, our Managing Editor, about “Other People’s Children” during her Sundance coverage As a person who just turned 40, at the tail end of last year, I couldn’t help but be attracted to the actors who were in their forties or were playing 40 onscreen. Watching these powerhouse women onscreen got me […]
Cinema Femme: Sundance and Slamdance 2023 wrap-up!
Words from Managing Editor Rebecca Martin Fagerholm: When we watch films, we desire a connection that enlightens and represents who we really are as people. This year at Sundance, I was stretched in the best way through watching and engaging with incredible stories that have ignited my excitement about cinema for 2023! I watched 31 […]
Justine Triet takes an intimate look into a mind of a woman in her film “Sibyl”
What a beautiful thing to see a film about a woman full of layers and dimensions in a way that I hadn’t seen onscreen before. In Justine Triet’s film “Sibyl” we start with a psychotherapist, Sibyl (Virginie Efira), who wants to leave her practice to be a writer. After dismissing most of her patients, Sibyl […]