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201677 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Gender Equality

The Pretty Ones

201677 minPGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

A 24-year-old filmmaker engages in candid conversations with lifelong friends to examine the cultural mandates shaping female identity.

Gender Equality

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Melisa Liebenthal

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A 24-year-old filmmaker engages in candid conversations with lifelong friends to examine the cultural mandates shaping female identity.

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Melisa Liebenthal, a 24-year-old filmmaker from Argentina, reflects on her life and the experiences of her friends in "The Pretty Ones." Through candid conversations and a mix of home movies and personal photos, the film presents a humorous take on the cultural mandates that shape female identity. It addresses the expectations and prohibitions placed on women, revealing how these societal constructs affect self-image and relationships. The documentary offers a personal perspective on femininity in contemporary society.

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