Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema - Film Tickets

Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema is a groundbreaking documentary by director Mark Cousins. Spanning 840 minutes across 40 chapters, the film surveys how cinema is made through the voices and visions of 183 female directors. Narrated by notable actors including Tilda Swinton, Jane Fonda, Adjoa Andoh, Debra Winger, Kerry Fox, Thandiwe Newton, and Sharmila Tagore, the film blends archival clips with a road-movie essay structure to explore openings, framing, sex, politics, and more.

This page highlights the performer page for the film itself as a curatorial entry of the project in our catalog. Expect a detailed biography, discography highlights, and information on upcoming screenings and tours as they are announced. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward details and easy access to official channels for viewing and streaming through partners like BFI Player, Criterion Channel, Cohen Media Group, Kino Lorber, and festival partners.

Key moments from the film include a global ensemble of voices and archival material that illuminate how cinema has been shaped by women’s perspectives. The project has been honored with prestigious screenings and awards, including a world premiere at Venice in 2018, official TIFF 2018 selection, Venice Classics screening in 2018, and the European Innovative Storytelling Award from the European Film Academy in 2020. For fans and new viewers, the film serves as a unique cinema-school-on-tour experience, offering audiences an accessible entry into film history and craft. To stay informed about future screenings and appearances by Mark Cousins or festival partners, follow the official festival and distributor channels linked here.