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Inspired by real-life events that took place at
the Manitoba Colony in Bolivia, the drama was brought to life by
Canadian writer and director Sarah Polley and is based on the
novel of the same name by Miriam Toews.
It stars Claire Foy, Rooney Mara, Michelle McLeod, Sheila
McCarthy, Ben Whishaw and Frances McDormand, who is also a
producer, and premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in
September.
“Women from all walks of life do have a really powerful reaction
to the film, and it’s this incredible conversation starter,”
Mara said in an interview.
Mara, who plays a woman trying to bridge differences in the
group, noted that “Women Talking” introduces a timely and
relevant conversation that people are more open to having now
than they have been in the past.
“It’s opening doors to have deeper, more nuanced conversations,”
the “Her” actor said.
Foy, a British actor best known for her role as the young Queen
Elizabeth in "The Crown," plays a woman who believes in fighting
the men. She calls the women in the film “representatives."
"They're basically like the government for the community of
women, and they're a really good example of how that government
can run," Foy said.
The film opens with a limited theatrical release on Friday. It
garnered two Golden Globe nominations, including best screenplay
for Polley.
"Women Talking" joins “She Said,”“Black Panther: Wakanda
Forever,” and “The Woman King” in a group of 2022 films that
focus on the narratives of women. McLeod, who plays a younger
member of the group, believes that is a reflection of society
making some progress.
"More and more women are finding their voice and breaking out of
the social confines we’ve been put in,” McLeod said.
(Reporting by Danielle Broadway and Phil Lavelle; Editing by
Mary Milliken and Jonathan Oatis)
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