Looking for Simone
Storyline
In 1949, philosopher and novelist Simone de Beauvoir wrote the groundbreaking The Second Sex, launching a disruptive discourse on women’s oppression and second-class citizenship. This film dissects the origins and relevance of this bible of feminism, charting de Beauvoir’s fact-finding journey across the US to research her book. The timely and fascinating film honors de Beauvoir’s brilliance and limitations, connecting her revolutionary ideas to the pressing issues women face today.
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Cast & Crew
Noémie Merlant
Narrator
Simone de Beauvoir
Self (archive footage)
Kellie Carter Jackson
Self
Laure Murat
Self
Marsha Colson
Self
Silvia Federici
Self
Judith Butler
Self
Epli
Self
Austin Ochoa
Self
Françoise Vergès
Self
Caitlin Keliiaa
Self
Anne MacNeil
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for Simone was released on November 20, 2024.
The runtime of Looking for Simone is 1h 30m.
Looking for Simone is a Documentary movie.
Looking for Simone has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Looking for Simone is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Looking for Simone was directed by Nathalie Masduraud.
The main cast of Looking for Simone includes Noémie Merlant, Simone de Beauvoir, Kellie Carter Jackson.
Looking for Simone is originally in French.