Women Make Film is an epic exploration of cinema history through the lens of some the world’s greatest directors – all women. Told in 40 "chapters", narrated by Tilda Swinton, Jane Fonda, Debra Winger, Adjoa Andoh, Kerry Fox, Thandie Newton, and Sharmila Tagore , shot and edited by Mark Cousins - life, love, politics, humour and death, are all explored and examined in this epic 14-hour road trip like no other.

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STORY

Women Make Film is an epic exploration of cinema history through the lens of some of the world’s greatest directors – all women. Four years in the making, told in 40 "chapters", over 14 hours, narrated by Tilda Swinton, Jane Fonda, Debra Winger, Adjoa Andoh, Kerry Fox, Thandie Newton, and Sharmila Tagore, shot and edited by Mark Cousins - life, love, politics, humour and death, are all explored and examined in this epic 14-hour road trip like no other.

press

“A marvel of passionate cinephilia” ★★★★★ - The Guardian

“Pure poetry” ★★★★★ - The Times

★★★★★ - Empire

Filmmaker Mark Cousins Explores Unsung Women of Film in New Doc - Variety

Venice Q&A: Mark Cousins on female directors doc, "we want it to be an eye-opener" - Screen Daily

"An epic work of advocacy" - Screen International

Credits

Director: Mark Cousins

Narrators: Tilda Swinton, Jane Fonda, Adjoa Andoh Thandie Newton, Kerry Fox, Sharmila Tagore & Debra Winger

Executive Producer: Tilda Swinton

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Filmmaker: Mark Cousins Executive producer: Tilda Swinton
Narrators: Tilda Swinton, Jane Fonda, Adjoa Andoh Thandie Newton, Kerry Fox, Sharmila Tagore & Debra Winger
Country: UK
Runtime: 840'
Episodes: 14
Format: HD

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