Tell It Like a Woman

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Tell It Like a Woman
Directed by
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAseem Bajaj
Edited by Anne-Sophie Bion
Music byElena Maro
Daniel Tarrab
Production
companies
  • Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment
  • We Do It Together
Distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films
Release date
  • October 7, 2022 (2022-10-07)
Running time
110 minutes
CountriesItaly
United States
LanguageEnglish

Tell It Like a Woman is a 2022 anthology film of seven short stories directed by women. It was filmed in different parts of the world. [1]

Contents

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 ceremonyCategoryRecipientResultRef.
Academy Awards March 12, 2023 Best Original Song "Applause"
Music and lyrics by Diane Warren 		Nominated [2]
Capri, Hollywood January 5, 2023Best Original SongWon [10]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards November 16, 2022 Best Original Song in an Independent Film Won [11]
Satellite Awards March 3, 2023 Best Original Song Nominated [12]
Society of Composers & Lyricists February 15, 2023Outstanding Song for a Drama/DocumentaryWon [13]
Taormina Film Fest July 23, 2022TFF Excellence AwardTell It Like a WomanWon [7]

References

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