i have not seen ‘nomadland’ yet, i do think the premise is admirable though. but this picture gives me such a raw look into an artist that makes me re-think cinema’s current state. she is a woman, she is a Chinese woman but she’s an artist. she’s a director and none of these contradict each other. her body and face hasn’t become a place for advertisement just as his films (from what i’ve seen) aren’t. i am pretty vocal person about activism in art but sometimes, women just existing has a more powerful message to give than a sparkly advertisement for empowerment.
all of that aside, i hope to see more amazing female filmmakers in the coming years. make agnès proud ladies!!