Sunday 16 January : The Divine Order (2017) Directed by: Petra Volpe, Switzerland Switzerland, 1971: Nora is a young housewife and mother who lives with her husband, their two sons and her father-in-law in a little village. Here, in the… Continue Reading
The Women’s Library started the 2020-2021 financial year with the doors closed due to COVID-19 lockdown and ended the year with the doors closed due to COVID-19 lockdown. However, even though only open to the public for about four months… Continue Reading
Their Finest is the final film for 2021. Adapted by Gaby Chiappe from Lissa Evans’ novel, “Their Finest Hour and a Half”, The Finest has a wonderful crew including composer Rachel Portman, editor Lucia Zuccehetti, along with Alice Normington, and Charlotte… Continue Reading
The Women’s Library is closed until January 2022 due to compliance required to conform to the NSW Government restrictions. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Meanwhile, enjoy some films directed by women, a virtual tour Herland III, The… Continue Reading
When racism and sexism are no longer fashionable what will your art (book) collection be worth? (Guerrilla Girls, 1987) The Women’s Library: Art & Theory Contributor: Freÿa Black In Johann Zoffany’s group portrait depicting the members of the newly founded… Continue Reading
Sunday 28 November: Binti (2019) Directed by: Frederike Migom, Belgium Twelve-year-old Binti dreams of becoming a famous vlogger like her idol Tatyana. But when the police raid her home, and try to deport her and her dad, they are forced… Continue Reading
