3 Movies With A Strong Feminist Message

On March 8, women took to the streets to mark their support for feminism and the struggle for equality. These women went down in history with a feminist message, changing the world for the better.

The women who decided to demonstrate had all experienced inequality, violence and an invisible glass roof that hindered progress in working life. They all lived with the same oppression.

The following films have a feminist message and tell the story of three different women, and their struggle for progress in life in a male-dominated world, a world that stigmatizes, attacks and does not respect them. The women in these films have armed themselves with bravery and courage.

Woman under the influence , a feminist message about women’s mental health

This film is directed by John Cassavetes, one of the most acclaimed film directors in North America. It tells of the difficult situation that arises in a family, due to the challenges of Mabel, the mother of the family. Mabel is played by the majestic Gena Rowlands, who won a Golden Globe for Best Actress and was also nominated for an Oscar for this role.

The film shows that Mabel behaves strangely when she is with others. She expresses herself in an increasingly whimsical way, but never violent or threatening. Peter Falk plays her husband Nick, who is a construction worker. He’s worried that something’s wrong with Mabel.

In a testosterone-filled environment, Mabel cooks and serves guests. She makes sure that everyone is well and that everything is in order. Her behavior is unusual in that she has no control over her kindness. Still, she always tries to make sure everyone is well.

However, Nick never stops criticizing how she behaves. He humiliates her in front of the guests, and does not respect how she expresses herself in front of others.

Without revealing what happens in the film, we can say that people around her are not used to such an unusual personality, a personality full of kindness, sensitivity and love for the family. Her reactions become extreme because her husband’s behavior is inconsistent and suffocating.

Nick does not know how to treat his wife. He contradicts himself when he talks to, watches and communicates with her. This communication makes Mabel trapped. The same person who says he loves her also stigmatizes her in front of others. Maybe he and the others think that a woman who expresses herself in that way must be very upset?

And this is where the strong feminist message comes in. The children, who have not experienced the same prejudices as the adults, love that the mother is who she is. They love her uniqueness and intense love. Perhaps the influence Mabel is under, ignorance and machoism, is not a mental problem.

Alanis , a message of independence

Alanis (Sofia Gala Castiglione), is an Argentine prostitute and mother who works from her apartment, together with her roommate, Gisela. One day, the police arrive to arrest Gisela, and Alanis is thrown out of the apartment. Now she has to find a new place to sleep for herself and her son.

She manages as best she can, by even visiting clients’ houses with her son. Her situation is of course nerve-wracking, but she does not realize it herself. With incredible endurance, Alanis manages to do what needs to be done. She does not have time to stop and think about the situation, she must survive.

Alanis does not care that she is being victimized, insulted and accused of being a bad mother. No one has given her anything in life, but she is not looking for recognition either. She will easily feel that she has control over her own life, and that she is able to support her son.

Alanis is not only interested in turning his life upside down. In reality, she does not know what she wants. Instead of feeling sorry for her, we just sit there, speechless.

She only thinks of the present, to make life as bearable as possible. She also does not want to have to explain herself to anyone. This is the feminist message of the film. It is controversial and direct not to allow for Alanis to be a victim, or to stigmatize her. Alanis lives his life, and does not care about other people’s opinions. She’s sure who she is, and she’s not playing.

Paulina , a feminist message of independence

Paulina (Dolores Fonzi) is a woman who has everything. She comes from a reputable family in Buenos Aires and has a bright career future. Paulina has a boyfriend and a father who loves her very much.

She has ambitions even though she is the daughter of a rich lawyer. Paulina dreams of doing something that can improve other people’s lives. She wants to be in the front line and fight.

That is why she decides to become a teacher at a school in a very poor area of ​​Argentina, an area with a lot of violence and a lot of unemployment. She knows these people need her. Everyone believes that this is a transient phase for Paulina, but Paulina herself is determined to help others.

When she arrives at the school, she is excited to meet an unknown environment. One evening, after a few drinks with a friend, Paulina takes her motorcycle and drives home. On the way, she is assaulted by a group of men, who rape her. From this point on, most viewers will feel uncomfortable with Paulina’s choice.

She returns to work and begins to investigate who did this to her and why. After finding out she is pregnant, Paulina makes a surprising decision, which causes those around her to lose patience.

Paulina is a woman who makes her own choices. This is the feminist message of the film. Although some believe that all women behave in the same way, there are thousands of women who follow their own path. They do not need approval from anyone.