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“You can't really divorce women's struggles in the world from women's in the cinema. As long as there's hierarchy it means that women are somehow secondary or second class or less than. That's going to be reflected in movies because films are the most powerful medium to reflect back society's view of itself”

Quote by Sally Potter

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Sally Potter is a British film director known for her unique artistic style and female perspective. Born in September 1949, she has been directing films since the 1970s. Her works often explore gender, politics, and social issues, with films like 'Ophelia' and 'The Gold Diggers' being particularly notable. more

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