May 24, 2021
We survey the currents in feminist discourse thru rape/revenge &
exploitation film from 1974 to 2011.
Content warning: detailed discussion of sexual assault, both
specific incidents and the conditions surrounding it,
throughout.
Films and supporting material:
https://letterboxd.com/hastapura/list/live-at-the-death-factory-episode-one-dead/
Films Featured:
Rape Squad - 1974 - Bob Kelljan
Lipstick - 1976 - Lamont Johnson
Ladies Club - 1986 - Janet Greek
Baise Moi - 2000 - Virginie Despentes, Coralie Trinh Thi
Twilight Portrait - 2011 - Angelina Nikonova