
Being Women
Essere donne
Synopsis
This documentary is one of the earliest film enquiries on women's condition in Italy, seen in its different aspects: social, economic, psychological. Starting from an analysis of the feminine role models proposed by the cultural industry, the film finds its protagonists among all kinds of women.
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Essere donne
Type: Clip • Published 2013-02-05
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecilia Mangini
- Screenplay & Story
- Felice Chilanti, Giuliana dal Pozzo
- Original Score
- Egisto Macchi
- Original Title
- Essere donne
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Unitelefilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecilia Mangini
Felice Chilanti, Giuliana dal Pozzo
Egisto Macchi
Luciano Graffigna
Marco Menenti
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Menenti
Editor
Egisto Macchi
Original Music Composer
Luciano Graffigna
Director of Photography
Felice Chilanti
Writer
Cecilia Mangini
Director
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ESSENTIAL FILMS BY WOMEN
Imported from MUBI list: https://mubi.com/en/lists/essential-films-by-women
ESSENTIAL FILMS BY WOMEN
Imported from MUBI list: https://mubi.com/en/lists/essential-films-by-women
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Women
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Being Women about?
This documentary is one of the earliest film enquiries on women's condition in Italy, seen in its different aspects: social, economic, psychological. Starting from an analysis of the feminine role models proposed by the cultural industry, the film finds its protagonists among all kinds of women.
Who directed Being Women?
Being Women was directed by Cecilia Mangini.
Who stars in Being Women?
The principal cast of Being Women includes Not specified.
When was Being Women released and how long is it?
Being Women was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Being Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Women was composed by Egisto Macchi.

















