"Misery and Fortune of Women", is a portrait about abortion and the realities of women from different backgrounds. Eisenstein captures stories revolving abortion (desired process or others that aren't but end up happening) and the harsh contrasts of a wide social abyss faced by women who have the conditions to go to a hospital and the ones who risk their lives in unsafe places.
Grigoriy Aleksandrov
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Alright, let's talk about Women's Misery - Women's Happiness. If you’re into older films, especially silent ones that really tackle big, tough subjects, then yes, this one is absolutely worth watching today. It’s a bit of a heavy lift, certainly not a light Sunday afternoon flick. History buffs and anyone curious about...
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"Alright, let's talk about Women's Misery - Women's Happiness. If you’re into older films, especially silent ones that really tackle big, tough subjects, then yes, this one is absolutely worth watching today. It’s a bit of a heavy lift, certainly not a light Sunday afternoon flick. History buffs and anyone curious about how sensitive social issues were portrayed on screen nearly a century ago will find a lot to chew on here. But if you're looking for fast pacing or something purely entertaining, ..."
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