Cross-Cultural FeminismFilms

Through the absurd comedy of two brides swapped on a train due to identical veils, this film exposes how rural Indian patriarchy employs the 'erasure of the face' to systematically invisibilize female identity.

Lulu Wang's semi-autobiographical work tells the story of Chinese-American writer Billi returning to China to say goodbye to her cancer-stricken grandmother. This warm and profound family drama explores death, family, cultural identity, and the complex roles of women in families through a cross-cultural perspective, showcasing deep emotional bonds between women across generations.

Directed by Mira Nair, this biographical drama tells the inspiring true story of Phiona Mutesi, a young girl from the Katwe slum in Kampala, Uganda, who becomes a world-class chess champion. The film explores poverty, gender expectations, and the power of intellectual empowerment in the face of systemic barriers.