A look at the mounds of daily chores performed by housewives all over the world. A historically remarkable film with a feminist edge, as it considers the work done by women for their families’ well-being as something of economic worth instead of a stereotypically gender-inherent duty.
– Olaf Möller
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Film details
- Productieland
- Singapore
- Jaar
- 1978
- Festivaleditie
- IFFR 2023
- Lengte
- 19'
- Medium/Formaat
- DCP
