Looking for Simone
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.
Cast: Noémie Merlant, Simone de Beauvoir, Kellie Carter Jackson
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Looking for Simone
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Nathalie Masduraud, Valérie Urrea
- Cast
- Noémie Merlant, Simone de Beauvoir, Kellie Carter Jackson, Laure Murat, Marsha Colson, Silvia Federici
- Studio
- ARTE, Les Batelières Productions
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
German, French
