Tell It Like a Woman
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| Cinematography | Aseem Bajaj |
| Edited by | Anne-Sophie Bion |
| Music by | Elena Maro Daniel Tarrab |
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| Distributed by | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Countries | Italy United States |
| Language | English |
Tell It Like a Woman is a 2022 American-Italian anthology film. Premiering at the Taormina Film Fest, Tell It Like a Woman is an anthology of seven short stories directed by women. It was filmed in different parts of the world.[1]
The film received a nomination at the 95th Academy Awards for Best Original Song for "Applause" by Diane Warren.[2]
Premise
[edit]Tell It Like a Woman is a feature film composed of seven short stories whose common denominator is the representation of female protagonists. Each of these very different women faces a particular challenge in their life with extreme determination and courage that makes them stronger and more self-aware. Some of these inspirational and empowering stories, which take place all over the world, are inspired by true events, while others are narrative fiction.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Cara Delevingne as Validation
- Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Susan Partovi
- Eva Longoria as Ana
- Jennifer Hudson as Kim Carter / Pepcy
- Margherita Buy as Diana
- Anne Watanabe as Yuki
- Danielle Pinnock as Debra
- Leonor Varela as Tala
- Nate' Jones as Evelyn
- Pauletta Washington as Laurie Traynor
- Jacqueline Fernandez as Divya
- Jesse Garcia as Johnny
- Alex Bentley as Javi
- Jennifer Ulrich as Greta
- Katia Gomez as Maricela Lopez
- Katie McGovern as Teresa
- Brandon Win as Jack
- Ayesha Harris as Phyllis
- Gabriel Ellis as Ray
- Jasmine Luv as Tamika
- Holly Gilliam as Gallery Manager (voice)
- Iacopo Ricciotti as Edoardo
- Sergio Allard as Assistant
- Freddy Drabble as Tony
- Flaminia Sartini as Nora
- Anjali Lama as Anjali
- Andrea Vergoni as Marco
Production
[edit]The film was shot in India, Italy, Japan, and the United States.[4][5][6]
Release
[edit]The film premiered at the Taormina Film Fest (TFF), where it won the TFF Excellence Award.[7]
It arrived on VOD platforms, including Google Play, Prime Video and Vudu, on February 17, 2023.[3]
Reception
[edit]Critical
[edit]Writing for The Austin Chronicle, Jasmine Lane gave a positive review and wrote: "Though I would've liked to see these shorts plunge more deeply into the abstract concept of what it means to tell a story not just as a woman or about a woman but in a way only a woman can, in a world that seems increasingly determined to reduce the breadth of feminine identity to a singular biological imperative, these shorts feel triumphant".[8] Conversely, Leslie Felperin of The Guardian wrote a negative review, with 2 out of 5 stars, writing: "[Cara] Delevingne is pretty good and Mipo O's story of a single mother struggling to stay afloat has impact – but most are on a spectrum between insipid and awful."[9]
Accolades
[edit]| Awards | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Academy Awards | March 12, 2023 | Best Original Song | "Applause" Music and lyrics by Diane Warren | Nominated | [2] |
| Capri, Hollywood | January 5, 2023 | Best Original Song | Won | [10] | |
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | November 16, 2022 | Best Original Song in an Independent Film | Won | [11] | |
| Satellite Awards | March 3, 2023 | Best Original Song | Nominated | [12] | |
| Society of Composers & Lyricists | February 15, 2023 | Outstanding Song for a Drama/Documentary | Won | [13] | |
| Taormina Film Fest | July 23, 2022 | TFF Excellence Award | Tell It Like a Woman | Won | [7] |
References
[edit]- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (July 7, 2022). "Samuel Goldwyn Acquires 'Tell It Like a Woman' Whose All-Star Cast & Director Lineup includes Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson, Cara Delevingne, Eva Longoria, & Jacqueline Fernandez; Diane Warren & Sofia Carson Team for Original Song". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Rettig, James (March 12, 2023). "Diane Warren Extends Record for Most Best Original Song Losses with 14". Stereogum. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ a b Thompson, Valeria (February 16, 2023). "'Tell It Like a Woman' Trailer: Cara Delevingne, Jennifer Hudson, & More Star in a Collection of Women's Stories in a New Omnibus Film". The Playlist. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (June 18, 2021). "Wowow Takes Japan Rights to Female-Directed Anthology Film 'Tell It Like a Woman' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Mirabal, Marisa (June 30, 2021). "'Tell It Like a Woman': Taraji P. Henson to Direct Jennifer Hudson in Female-Led Anthology Film Starring Cara Delevingne and More". /Film. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ "'Tell it Like a Woman': Italian film on women's rights will be screened at the UN in March; Italy looks for sponsors". OnuItalia. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ a b "'Tell It Like a Woman' won the TFF Excellence Award at the Taormina Film Festival!". We Do It Together. July 23, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Lane, Jasmine (April 20, 2023). "Indie Meme Review: Tell It Like a Woman". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ Felperin, Leslie (May 3, 2023). "Tell It Like a Woman review – Cara Delevingne powers all-female short film package". The Guardian. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ "Award Winners 2022". Capri, Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Grein, Paul (November 17, 2022). "Rihanna's 'Wakanda Forever' Song, Terence Blanchard Win at 2022 Hollywood Music in Media Awards: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Winners". International Press Academy. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (February 15, 2023). "Son Lux and Diane Warren Among Winners at Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards". Variety. Retrieved February 15, 2023.