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Common Language #13
Common Language #13
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Cinema shows us that there are many stories worth telling and women worth celebrating. Whether they are warriors or fragile, resilient or lost, rooted in the present or with one foot in the future, the seventh art continues to reflect their place in our societies. In recent years, stereotypes have become rarer—even if some clichés persist—and singularities have emerged, thanks in particular to the efforts of a new generation of producers, screenwriters, and directors, themselves inspired by a few pioneers. These films, discussed in the cinema section of this thirteenth issue of Common Language, show the importance of having a variety of female narratives.
Because naming, representing, and transforming through creativity is a healing act, as Mai-Lan Chapiron testifies in the portrait dedicated to her. The artist is now involved in the prevention of sexual violence against children, filling the deafening silence that continues to surround these issues. Musician Léonie Pernet carries a message of hope, despite the rebellious spirit that drives her. As for DJ and producer Urumi, she breaks free from musical genres and prejudices to turn dance floors upside down. Finally, fashion designer Samia Giobellina looks back on her career and the impact of clothing in our lives. Other images and perspectives complete this societal overview—in the absence of a
