Female Stereotypes in Cinema We Love (Femme Fatale to Manic Pixie)

There is nothing as hypnotizing than the larger-than-life women that we see on the screen—captivating, outrageous, and irresistibly seductive. Join us as we celebrate some of cinema’s most iconic female archetypes, from the bold ladies who are both excessive and exciting to the enigmatic witches who cast their spell through exaggerated feminine mannerisms. To coincide with the "Girls of Plenty" program now running at LAB111 and the release of her illuminating essay Liggend Naakt, film journalist and curator Basje Boer guides us through the magic of femininity in film. Together, we’ll delve into the performances of some of the founding mothers of exaggerated female stereotypes, revealing how playing out a gender role is nothing more than a really great performance.Get a copy of Basje Boer's Liggend NaaktBook tickets to Girls of Plenty @ LAB111Book tickets to CC Film Club: Knight of CupsShow Notes & Films Mentioned