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It’s Raining Women
The documentary by Mari Soppela focuses on glass ceilings, a metaphor for the invisible borders between men and women in work life. Talk about glass ceilings is usually associated with women’s opportunities to advance to well paid managerial positions, but the documentary connects itself more broadly to the structural problems of work life from women’s perspective. Glass ceilings are long trials about equal pay, having to continually prove one’s skills, and 85-cent euros. The topic cannot be handled without intersectional crossings: what are invisible glass ceilings for some, are solid concrete for others.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on a woman who, after a lifetime of searching for her father, discovers he was part of a famous rock band. She embarks on a journey to unravel the secrets of his past and her own identity, encountering the eccentric personalities connected to his legacy.
Critical Reception
It's Raining Men received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique premise and the performances of its lead cast. However, some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable and uneven in its pacing.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its quirky and heartfelt exploration of identity and family.
The performances, particularly from the lead actress, were highlighted as a strong point.
Some critics felt the narrative could have been tighter and more original.
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Fun Fact
The film's title is a play on the iconic 1980s song "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls, hinting at the musical background of the protagonist's father.
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