Dream Girls
United Kingdom1994documentary50'Kim Longinotto Retrospective
Takarazuka Revue is a Japanese show where women also play male roles, not only on stage. To do it, they need to graduate from an exclusive school where, along with singing and dance, they learn discipline and meticulous cleaning. Some of them may later become great stars, but the majority returns to stereotypically female roles in their private lives. Those that perform dressed up as men become the embodiment of a perfect man for thousands of their female fans and, for their future husbands, ideal wives that understand the male world better than anybody else. One of the stars has just announced her retirement.
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- Kim Longinotto
A British documentary film director and cinematographer. She earned her degree in cinematography and film directing from the National Film and Television School. She made her debut in 1976 with the film 'Pride of Place'. She is renowned for her intimate, observational style and focus on women’s lives across cultures. Her critically acclaimed films, such as 'Sisters in Law' (2005), 'Divorce Iranian Style' (1998), and 'Pink Saris' (2010), explore themes of justice, gender, and human rights. Longinotto’s work is characterised by minimal narration and a strong ethical approach, allowing her protagonists to speak for themselves. She has received numerous international awards and is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary documentary filmmakers.
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