Sebastian Lelio's "A Fantastic Woman" (2017)

Merry Christmas Eve! 

Why is it so important to have an authentic, positive representation of an underrepresented identity in film/media? Listen in as LINNA and Nic discuss “A Fantastic Woman”. Sebastián Lelio’s film follows Marina, a trans singer (played by the consultant to the film and all-around fantastic actress/singer, Dani Vega), as she runs the gauntlet of abuse all in the name of claiming the grief she deserves to express for her deceased lover. We discuss color theory, fantastical plot devices, and symbolism in this masterwork of a character study. We discuss why films like “A Fantastic Woman” are vital, how authorship can be interpreted, the new wave of queer women, and our season-long theme of water and femininity. Points to anyone who tallies up how often we say “fantastic”! Thank you for tuning in to this season, we love having all of you here with us, and stay tuned for more!

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