Tell It Like a Woman explained

Music:Elena Maro
Daniel Tarrab
Cinematography:Aseem Bajaj
Editing:Anne-Sophie Bion
Distributor:Samuel Goldwyn Films
Runtime:110 minutes
Country: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

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

Production

The film was shot in India, Italy, Japan, and the United States.[4] [5] [6]

Release

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

Critical

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

AwardsDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipientResult
Academy AwardsMarch 12, 2023Best Original Song"Applause"
Capri, HollywoodJanuary 5, 2023Best Original Song[10]
Hollywood Music in Media AwardsNovember 16, 2022Best Original Song in an Independent Film[11]
Satellite AwardsMarch 3, 2023Best Original Song[12]
Society of Composers & LyricistsFebruary 15, 2023Outstanding Song for a Drama/Documentary[13]
Taormina Film FestJuly 23, 2022TFF Excellence AwardTell It Like a Woman

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 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 . Andreas . Wiseman . . July 7, 2022 . January 26, 2023.
  2. Web site: Diane Warren Extends Record for Most Best Original Song Losses with 14 . James . Rettig . . March 12, 2023 . March 13, 2023.
  3. Web site: 'Tell It Like a Woman' Trailer: Cara Delevingne, Jennifer Hudson, & More Star in a Collection of Women's Stories in a New Omnibus Film . Valeria . Thompson . The Playlist . February 16, 2023 . February 22, 2023.
  4. Web site: Wowow Takes Japan Rights to Female-Directed Anthology Film 'Tell It Like a Woman' (Exclusive) . Patrick . Brzeski . . June 18, 2021 . January 26, 2023.
  5. Web site: 'Tell It Like a Woman': Taraji P. Henson to Direct Jennifer Hudson in Female-Led Anthology Film Starring Cara Delevingne and More . Marisa . Mirabal . . June 30, 2021 . January 26, 2023.
  6. Web site: '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 . January 26, 2023.
  7. Web site: 'Tell It Like a Woman' won the TFF Excellence Award at the Taormina Film Festival! . We Do It Together . July 23, 2022 . January 26, 2023.
  8. Web site: Indie Meme Review: Tell It Like a Woman . Jasmine . Lane . . April 20, 2023 . April 20, 2023.
  9. Web site: Tell It Like a Woman review – Cara Delevingne powers all-female short film package . Leslie . Felperin . . May 3, 2023 . May 3, 2023.
  10. Web site: Award Winners 2022 . . January 26, 2023.
  11. Rihanna's 'Wakanda Forever' Song, Terence Blanchard Win at 2022 Hollywood Music in Media Awards: Full List . Paul . Grein . . November 17, 2022 . January 26, 2023.
  12. Web site: 2022 Winners . . March 18, 2023.
  13. Web site: Son Lux and Diane Warren Among Winners at Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards . Jazz . Tangcay . . February 15, 2023 . February 15, 2023.

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