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They Fight: Our Breasts, Our Weapons

2013 · 68 min

A sober, talk-heavy chronicle of confrontational street activism that informs more than it moves you.

Directed by
Caroline Fourest, Nadia El Fani
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Oksana Shachko, Anna Hutsol, Inna Shevchenko
Overview
Born in Ukraine in 2008 in the wake of the "Orange Revolution," the feminist movement Femen fights for democracy, freedom of the press, women's rights, and against corruption, prostitution, sexism, racism, poverty, and religion. The activists quickly caught the attention of the media with their shocking protests. In 2012, at the creation of Femen France, Caroline Fourest followed their actions. They notably affirmed their support for "Marriage for All" by protesting on November 18, 2012, during the demonstration organized by the Civitas Institute against the bill, provoking sharp clashes.

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Directed by
Caroline Fourest, Nadia El Fani
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Oksana Shachko, Anna Hutsol, Inna Shevchenko
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
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    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • rebellion
    • gender
    • power
    • freedom
    • justice
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex strong
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    Action4
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension6
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Genres
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    Directed by
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    Starring
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    Runtime
    68 min
    Country
    France
    Languages
    English, French

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