Olympe de Gouges : Liberté, égalité, féminité
Olympe de Gouges : Liberté, égalité, féminité

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Olympe de Gouges : Liberté, égalité, féminité

2025
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French

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Director: Julien SamaniGenres: Documentary, Biography, History

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the life and legacy of Olympe de Gouges, a pioneering feminist and playwright of the French Revolution. It delves into her radical ideas, her fight for women's rights with the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen, and her tragic end. The film also contextualizes her work within contemporary feminist movements.

Critical Reception

As a 2025 release, critical reception is not yet available. However, based on the subject matter and the director's previous work, it is anticipated to be a thought-provoking and important contribution to historical and feminist discourse.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anticipated to be an insightful look into a crucial historical figure.

  • Expected to highlight the enduring relevance of de Gouges' feminist ideals.

  • Likely to provoke discussion on historical progress and ongoing struggles for gender equality.

Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this upcoming film. It is expected to resonate with viewers interested in history, feminism, and the French Revolution.

Fun Fact

Olympe de Gouges' 'Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen' was written in direct response to the 'Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen' adopted by the French National Assembly in 1789, highlighting the exclusion of women from revolutionary ideals.

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