Garçonnières.
“A group of men aged between 30 and 45 talk candidly to Céline Pernet about their relationship to notions of masculinity.
Following a lengthy period on dating websites and meeting a variety of men, Pernet decides to embark on a deeper investigation into what men feel and think. Through an advert, she whittles her subjects down to 30 men, whose ages span 15 years, and who are willing to talk frankly and openly about all aspects of their lives. Filmed mostly in their personal spaces or engaged in some activity – from sports events to cross-country motorcycling – these men discuss work, love, sex and the frequent disparity between who they are and what is expected of them. The results are funny, revealing and occasionally surprising.” (From Sheffield Doc Fest 2022)
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Ladies Only.
“In the women-only compartments of Mumbai’s complex local train network, passengers share their anger, aspirations and stories of womanhood.
The local train is a sight to behold in the morning, overloaded with crowds fighting to get inside. A special compartment reserved for women appears as a temporary oasis – a haven for solitude and contemplation. Director Rebana Liz John questions the women, who reveal what it means to keep ambitions alive within an oppressive patriarchal system. Black and white imagery evocatively captures the details of the women’s experience in this world. They reflect on their lives, across generations, with humour, disappointment and defiance, forming a complex tapestry whose common ground is endurance and survival.” (From Sheffield Doc Fest 2022)
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