Looking for Simone
Overview
In 1949, philosopher and novelist Simone de Beauvoir wrote the groundbreaking The Second Sex, launching a disruptive discourse on women’s oppression and second-class citizenship. This film dissects the origins and relevance of this bible of feminism, charting de Beauvoir’s fact-finding journey across the US to research her book. The timely and fascinating film honors de Beauvoir’s brilliance and limitations, connecting her revolutionary ideas to the pressing issues women face today.
About Looking for Simone (2024)
Released in 2024, Looking for Simone is a documentary film from ARTE (France). It was directed by Nathalie Masduraud and Valérie Urrea and written by Nathalie Masduraud and Valérie Urrea. The cast is led by Noémie Merlant, Simone de Beauvoir, Kellie Carter Jackson, Laure Murat and Marsha Colson. With a runtime of 1h 30m, the film averages 7.3/10 across 3 TMDB ratings.
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