Film biopics have become a popular genre in the film industry, with many acclaimed features being nominated for Academy Awards. This is especially true for the Best Actor category, where actors are often praised for fully embodying and transforming into real-life people.
It's not hard to guess why some people find biographies to be the most compelling category — telling the story of real-life individuals in an engaging and inspiring way is not an easy task to do. Still, many films have succeeded in doing so. Surprisingly, by , less than a quarter of all biographical films in the past had told women's stories.
While the majority of celebrated biopics are male-fronted, there are also plenty of captivating, powerful tales about inspiring women viewers should add to their watchlists. On the Basis of Sex portrays the true story of the fierce Ruth Bader Ginsburg played by Felicity Jones , depicting her personal struggles and continuous fight for equal rights. It also features the early cases of Bader Ginsburg's complex career, which eventually led to her nomination as U.
Supreme Court Associate Justice. Not only is this glossy and powerful biographical film female-centric but also female-directed. Mimi Leder's inspiring biopic sheds a relevant light on Bader Ginsburg's incredible achievements. The female political figure broke gender norms and paved the way for many women in the field by becoming the second woman and the first Jewish woman ever appointed to the U. Supreme Court. Furthermore, Bader Ginsburg was also a supporter of gay rights and other marginalized groups.
Like many other films by Sofia Coppola , A24's most recent movie is a meticulous, intimate portrait of girlhood and isolation. This time, the director carefully depicts the teenage and young adult years of Priscilla Presley, based on her memoir "Elvis and Me.
