Little Women
The dynamism and diversity of contemporary American film production is based on the emergence of singular voices, and in particular that of women, who in recent years have succeeded in imposing themselves in greater numbers in the industry. This cycle will highlight the talent of these women directors through a range of works that breathe new life into their respective genres, from western to horror film, historical reenactment, adaptation, psychological drama and road movie.
In 1860s New England, a mother raises her four daughters while her husband is away at war. There is the eldest Meg who is ready to get married, the fierce Jo, the fragile Beth and the youngest Amy who regularly enrages her sisters. The sisters meet Laurie, the grandson of a wealthy neighbor who will give them a lot of excitement. He befriends Jo, an independent spirit who prefers to put her efforts into becoming a writer rather than looking for love. One day, Dad gets sick and Mom goes to his bedside...
- A new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic, telling the story of four middle-class girls during the Civil War.
Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter, and director. She first garnered attention after working on various mumblecore films, including Noah Baumbach's Greenberg (2010). She also had the titular role in the filmmaker's following project, Frances Ha (2013), which she co-wrote with him. In the late-2010s, she represented a certain renewal of sorts for women filmmakers in Hollywood, and became a major figure of the post-MeToo era. Lady Bird (2017), her first feature film as a solo filmmaker, made her a key figure of American cinema. She was even nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for the film. She then cemented her status with two major productions: the Little Women (2019) adaptation, starring her go-to actress Saoirse Ronan, and Barbie (2023), starring Margot Robbie. The film was a major success internationally, making Greta Gerwig the first woman filmmaker to direct a film that grossed over a billion dollars at the box office.
