United States / Nov 20, 2024
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In 1949, philosopher and novelist Simone de Beauvoir wrote the groundbreaking The Second Sex, launching a disruptive discourse on women’s oppression and second-class citizenship. This film dissects the origins and relevance of this bible of feminism, charting de Beauvoir’s fact-finding journey across the US to research her book. The timely and fascinating film honors de Beauvoir’s brilliance and limitations, connecting her revolutionary ideas to the pressing issues women face today.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Epli | Self |
| Austin Ochoa | Self |
| Françoise Vergès | Self |
| Caitlin Keliiaa | Self |
| Anne MacNeil | Self |
| Krystal Kurley | Self |
| Ro Tamayo | Self |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Looking for Simone |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch, Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ARTE, Les Batelières Productions |
| Release date | 20 novembre 2024 |
| Writer | Nathalie Masduraud, Valérie Urrea |
| Editing | Sylvie Bourget, Valérie Loiseleux |
| Cinematography | Nathalie Durand |
| Assistant directors | Nathalie Masduraud, Valérie Urrea |
| Music | Léonie Pernet |
| Sound | Léonie Pernet |
Release dates
Premiere
Digital
Germany / Feb 26, 2025 / 12
TV
Germany / Mar 05, 2025 / 12
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