25 Great Feminist Films That You Should Watch

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This list includes films with female protagonists who have left an impact on me, moved me to tears, given me sleepless nights, and made me rethink the world around me. It includes timeless characters portrayed by women being real and raw, embracing themselves, and not merely playing out male fantasies. Films like Lady Bird, with its authentic depiction of adolescence; Arrival, showcasing intelligent communication beyond words Incredibles 2 and Frozen, redefining heroism and sisterhood; Birds of Prey, celebrating the emancipation of Harley Quinn; and Frances Ha, capturing the essence of modern womanhood, feature such powerful portrayals. Some of them are directed by women directors who are consciously subverting the male gaze and bending stereotypes and gender norms. To me, this list symbolizes girl power, it envisions a world run by women, gives hope and strength, and represents an alternative way of being. Some of these films would also pass the Bechdel test, i.e., at least two women conversing about literally anything and everything else under the sun but a man.

Here's the full list of 25 Great Feminist Films That You Should Watch:
www.highonfilms.com/great-feminist-films-to-watch/