Cowra Civic Centre presents Women Round the World a program of four international hit films focusing on themes about women, what it is to be a woman, and how women fit in in different societies. The films have been selected to entertain, challenge and start conversations with differing perspectives from Brazil, France and Spain.
Kicking off the festival is a charming, funny and biting comedy from Brazil, Three Summers. Over the time span of three Christmases, Three Summers charts the progress of an irrepressible housekeeper as the fortunes of her rich and corrupt employers fail. A film for everyone who loves to see the rise of the underdog.
Taken completely for granted and tired of living for others, Rosa retreats to her childhood home in the scenic coastal town and – much to the consternation of her family – announces her engagement to someone that those around her can’t quite accept or believe! Nominated for eight Spanish Acad-emy Awards, Rosa’s Wedding is a bright and breezy mix of comedy and pathos. Indeed, Rosa’s winsome determination to appreciate her own beauty, complexity and spirit is a life-affirming call to self-empowerment and independence.
In French film The Rose Maker, Eve (Catherine Frot) was one of the most famous rose makers in the world. But as her company teeters on the verge of bankruptcy, her secretary hires three hapless people from a back-to-work program. There is just one problem: they know nothing about gardening. Despite their differences they come up with a crazy plan that could change their lives, and Eve discovers new parts of life worth nurturing.
Also from France, Miss is a feel-good story about overcoming hardship and prejudice, with a fun and light-hearted commentary on how attitudes towards gender are shaped. Ever since childhood Alex (Alexandre Wetter) had wanted to enter the annual Miss France beauty pageant, despite being a boy. When an unexpected encounter allows Alex to pursue his dreams, he does everything he can to transcend the traditional binary gender definitions that threaten to hold him back.
Audiences can catch all four films on the one day or split them over two. All films are presented in their native language with subtitles in English. This means the films are also accessible for people with hearing impairment.
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Women Round the World Mini Film Festival screens October 30 and 31 at Cowra Civic Centre. Tickets are just $14 per session and available now online at cowraciviccentre.com or by phone 02-6340 2130.
Cowra Civic Centre is a business unit of Cowra Shire Council and a COVID Safe venue. In accordance with the NSW Government requirements patrons are required to be double vaccinated to be able to attend these events. See the website for full details for COVID requirements. Films are classified and age restrictions may apply. See the website for details.
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