A recent dip in female-led theatrical releases in the UK - back to 2018 levels of 26% reminds us that our work is far from over; that we cannot be complacent.
Below you can read about the research we conduct into gender representation in film and the wider industry, tracking the release landscape to present an accurate picture of investment in films by filmmakers of marginalised genders.
Here you can also find out about news and opportunities at Reclaim The Frame, along with curated film recommendations, filmmaker interviews, and creative responses.
After the Taliban tries to kill her for speaking out on behalf of girls’ education, Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai emerges as a leading advocate for children’s rights and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
An intimate portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded by a gunshot when returning home on her school bus in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. The then 15-year-old was singled out, along with her father, for advocating for girls’ education, and the attack on her sparked an outcry from supporters around the world. She miraculously survived and is now a leading campaigner for girls’ education globally as co-founder of the Malala Fund. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, Waiting for Superman) shows us how Malala, her father Zia and her family are committed to fighting for education for all girls worldwide.
You can buy on Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies (with captions), YouTube, Sky Store, Amazon Video (with captions), Microsoft Store (with captions), Apple iTunes as download (with captions) or rent it on Rakuten TV, Talk Talk TV online.
The life and death of Jyoti Singh, an Indian medical student whose violation and murder by gang rapists exposed the violent misogyny of Indian society.
The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mindset. Interwoven into the storyline are the lives, values and mindsets of the rapists whom the filmmakers have had exclusive and unprecedented access to interview before they hang. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.
Currently you are able to watch “India’s Daughter” streaming on Kanopy (with captions), DOCSVILLE, Amazon Prime Video (with captions). It is also possible to buy “India’s Daughter” on Amazon Video as download or rent it on Amazon Video online.
Jen (Matilda Lutz) is enjoying a romantic getaway with Richard (Kevin Janssens), her wealthy boyfriend, until his two sleazy friends arrive for an unannounced hunting trip. As tension mounts in the house, the situation abruptly and viciously intensifies, culminating in a shocking act that leaves Jen brutalised and left for dead. Unfortunately for her assailants, she survives and begins a relentless quest for revenge.
Coralie Fargeat’s debut feature is a skillful and gory fusion of feminism and exploitation – NY Times
Currently you are able to watch “Revenge” streaming on Shudder. It is also possible to buy “Revenge” on Sky Store, Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies (with captions), YouTube, Rakuten TV, Microsoft Store (with captions), Amazon Video (with captions) as download or rent it on Sky Store, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, BFI Player, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video online.
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Synopsis
Best Supporting Actress Academy Award® and BAFTA winner for Mo’Nique. A vibrant, honest and resoundingly hopeful film about the human capacity to grow and overcome. Set in 1987 it is the story of Claireece ‘Precious’ Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) a sixteen year old girl born into a life no one would want. She’s pregnant for the second time by her absent father, at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother (Mo’Nique) a poisonously angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is a place of chaos and Precious can neither read nor write, but expulsion leads to a life-line in an alternative school and a teacher who will help Precious on a journey from darkness, pain and powerlessness to light, love and self determination.
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Currently you are able to watch “Precious” streaming on Amazon Prime Video (subtitles not available). It is also possible to buy “Precious” on Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies (with captions), YouTube, Sky Store, Microsoft Store, Apple iTunes (with captions), Amazon Video as download or rent it on Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Microsoft Store, Sky Store, Amazon Video, Apple iTunes online.
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Synopsis:
A Girl from Mogadishu is a true story inspired by the life and work of Irish activist Ifrah Ahmed. The film follows Ifrah from childhood in a refugee camp in Somalia where she was born and subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to Ireland where she is trafficked a teenager and is eventually given political asylum. She then goes on to become one of the world’s foremost international activists against gender-based violence.
Available to watch from Nov 25 – from 7pm
Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Ifrah Foundation in support of ending FGM
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