There’s nothing more compelling than watching a woman find herself on-screen. Whether the results are triumphant or tragic, hilarious or heartfelt, there’s a thrill to watching women take hold of their own personal strength and break from the bonds of being a wife, mother, caretaker and other supportive roles. Starting in the 1930s and ending in the 2010s, this list combs through the decades to highlight films about women from all walks of life: they leave their husbands, cut their hair, get divorced, and even sometimes abandon their children for a freer life. As long as patriarchy persists, these stories will never go out of style. Read the full breakdown on Journal. The Women Wanda Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore An Unmarried Woman Losing Ground Yentl Desert Hearts Married to the Mob Sleeping with the Enemy The Piano ...plus 10 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.
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