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Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power (2022)
Watch it now; it will undoubtedly alter your perspective on films!
This film powerfully sheds light on how both past and present Hollywood cinema perpetuates the normalisation of sexual violence. Through compelling case studies, academic discussions, and Menkes' theoretical insights, it exposes recurring patterns of the objectification of women through the male gaze.
A particularly impactful quote resonates: "If the camera is predatory, then culture is predatory". The film illustrates instances where women are consistently silenced on screen, becoming objects for male fantasy, and underscores how this exploitation extends to marginalised groups. It's a poignant and uncomfortable viewing experience, delving into the intricate connection between the visual language of cinema and the environment of sexual assault and abuse.
Watch it now; it will undoubtedly alter your perspective on films. A powerful, thought-provoking, and must-see piece of cinema.