French director Céline Sciamma is undoubtedly one of the most powerful voices in women’s cinema in general and lesbian cinema in particular. Her characters are strong young girls or women who defy pre-established rules or gender norms and decide to choose their own destiny. Twelve years ago, the FIRE!! Mostra had already programmed her wonderful first short film, Pauline. We wanted to once again open a new window on his gaze with three of his most emblematic films: Tomboy, Girlhood and the recent Petite Maman.
The gaze of… Céline Sciamma