Looking for Simone
Nov 20, 2024 · 1h 30m
Director
Nathalie Masduraud, Valérie UrreaOverview
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.
Cast of Looking for Simone
Crew of Looking for Simone
About Looking for Simone
What is Looking for Simone about?
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…
When was Looking for Simone released?
Looking for Simone was released on November 20, 2024.
How long is Looking for Simone?
Looking for Simone runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Looking for Simone?
Looking for Simone was directed by Nathalie Masduraud and Valérie Urrea.
Who is in the cast of Looking for Simone?
The cast of Looking for Simone includes Noémie Merlant (Narrator), Simone de Beauvoir (Self (archive footage)), Kellie Carter Jackson (Self), Laure Murat (Self) and Marsha Colson (Self).