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Women Behind the Camera

"A global documentary about camerawomen's struggles, achievements, and fights for gender equity"

Reveals the courageous lives of pioneer camerawomen from Hollywood to Bollywood, from war zones to children’s laughter, in a way that has never been seen before. Based on a book by Alexis Krasilovsky, the film tells the stories of camerawomen surviving the odds in Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Iran, Mexico, the U.S. and other countries, as well as exploring their individual visions.

Top Cast

  • Shakiba Adill

    Shakiba Adill

    Self

  • Marie Ayub

    Marie Ayub

    Self

  • Jan Kenny

    Jan Kenny

    Self

  • Astrid Heubrandtner

    Astrid Heubrandtner

    Self

  • Eva Testor

    Eva Testor

    Self

  • Giselle Chamma

    Giselle Chamma

    Self

  • Zoe Dirse

    Zoe Dirse

    Self

  • Joan Hutton

    Joan Hutton

    Self

  • Shu Shi Jun

    Shu Shi Jun

    Self

Overview

Reveals the courageous lives of pioneer camerawomen from Hollywood to Bollywood, from war zones to children’s laughter, in a way that has never been seen before. Based on a book by Alexis Krasilovsky, the film tells the stories of camerawomen surviving the odds in Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Iran, Mexico, the U.S. and other countries, as well as exploring their individual visions.

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