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Women in Film: BBC Introducing Arts
Women in Film: BBC Introducing Arts

Women in Film: BBC Introducing Arts

Genres

Drama

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Cultural historian Janina Ramirez presents a collection of intriguing and exciting short films by emerging women directors and artists. Each film gives a female perspective on modern-day topics from body image and new love to grief and belonging. Expect honest and refreshing storytelling that will make you laugh, make you cry and make you think. In a Room Full of Sisters; Blood Stains; Bridging the Gap; Cake; Ding-Ding, Next; Fruity; In Perpetuum; Owulide; White Dwarf; Cosmic Domestic; The Dead Are Jewels to Me; The Presence of Absence

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

08 March 2021

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Janina Ramirez

Janina Ramirez

Self - Presenter

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