Looking for Simone

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.

Director

Nathalie Masduraud

Director

Valérie Urrea

Screenplay

Nathalie Masduraud

Screenplay

Valérie Urrea

Status

Released

Release date

20/11/2024

Original language

French