Rosine Mbakam – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS

NYFF 2023: Female-Focused Wrap – Margaret Barton-Fumo reports

October 10, 2023October 15, 2023 Margaret Barton-Fumo Agnieszka Holland, Alice Rohrwacher, Catherine Breillat, Deborah Stratman, female filmmakers, Joanna Arnow, justine triet, Lee Grant, Michèle Stephenson, Niki de Saint Phalle, NYFF 2023, Raven Jackson, Rosine Mbakam, sofia coppola

Women directors held their own at this year’s New York Film Festival, with impressive films in each of the fest’s coveted programs, from the Main Slate to Revivals. We’ll dip into each of these categories, singling out some of the lesser-known titles, in a women-focused overview of the fest. Starting off with the generally crowd-pleasing Main Slate, a number of women-directed features stood out (eight out of thirty-two, in fact).

Festivals Reviews

MAMBAR PIERRETTE (NYFF 2023) – Review by Margaret Barton-Fumo

October 2, 2023October 3, 2023 Margaret Barton-Fumo Cameroon, Mambar Pierrette, NYFF 2023, Rosine Mbakam

No stranger to experimentation, Rosine Mbakam returns to the NYFF in 2023 with Mambar Pierrette, an engaging profile of a seamstress in Cameroon. Known for her previous works of creative nonfiction, Mbakam’s latest is an unassuming yet powerful drama that draws heavily from everyday life. Following Mambar closely as she toils from day to day, sewing in a tiny shop and taking care of her family during her hours off, Mbakam ekes out a candid tale of perseverance.

Festivals

TIFF 2023 Preview: Films Directed By Women

August 19, 2023August 30, 2024 Rachel West Alice Rohrwacher, anna kendrick, Catherine Breillat, Deepa Mehta, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Ellen Kuras, justine triet, kristin scott thomas, Louise Archambault, Patricia Arquette, Rosine Mbakam, Sally El Hosaini, TIFF, TIFF 2023

The 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival is once again ready to kick off in Toronto. While this year may not have the star power of previous years due to the ongoing SAG and WGA strikes, there are still plenty of films to see – especially ones with women filmmakers at the helm. While not reaching gender parity in their programming this year, TIFF is still showcasing films by women from around the world. Both well-established directors and first-time directors helm everything from star-studded ensembles, documentaries, indie dramas, comedies, and more. With more than 70 films, series, and shorts directed by women, there are many opportunities to take in female-helmed films this festival, which runs September 7 through 17th. See the full list of feature-length films and series directed or co-directed by women.