Maidens
Synopsis
Maidens(1978) is an autobiographical essay film, using personal archives, still and moving image, from both domestic and other sources, lyrical narration and emotive music to trace the filmmaking journey of one feminist (the filmmaker herself). Almost four years in the making, Maidens picked up local and international short film awards and became compulsory viewing in women and film courses around the country -- where it sparked much impassioned debate. It remains essential viewing for an enhanced understanding of the moment of awakened consciousness that characterised 1970s feminism.
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Maidens (clip 3)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-11-03
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeni Thornley
- Original Title
- Maidens
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Commission, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeni Thornley
Jeni Thornley
Department Leadership Roster
Jeni Thornley
Producer
Jeni Thornley
Director
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What is Maidens about?
Maidens(1978) is an autobiographical essay film, using personal archives, still and moving image, from both domestic and other sources, lyrical narration and emotive music to trace the filmmaking journey of one feminist (the filmmaker herself). Almost four years in the making, Maidens picked up local and international short film awards and became compulsory viewing in women and film courses around the country -- where it sparked much impassioned debate. It remains essential viewing for an enhanced understanding of the moment of awakened consciousness that characterised 1970s feminism.
Who directed Maidens?
Maidens was directed by Jeni Thornley.
Who stars in Maidens?
The principal cast of Maidens includes Not specified.
When was Maidens released and how long is it?
Maidens was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 28m.