Blow Up My Town(Saute ma ville)
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Belgium · 1968
13m
Director Chantal Akerman
Starring Chantal Akerman
Genre Drama, Comedy
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A woman comes back home, shuts herself in her apartment, hums erratically, polishes her shoes and even her legs, and throws her cat out of the window. This short film explores the debilitating effects of patriarchal society, and the impact that the "female role" has on the psyche.
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Despite being only 13 minutes, this film has a truly lasting impact. It's a really engaging, thought-provoking, and succinct look at the restricting role women are expected to perform.