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Tell It Like a Woman

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]

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

The film received a nomination at the 95th Academy Awards for Best Original Song for "Applause" by Diane Warren.[2]

Premise

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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

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Production

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

Release

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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

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Critical

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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

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Awards Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Academy Awards March 12, 2023 Best Original Song "Applause"
Music and lyrics by Diane Warren 		Nominated [2]
Capri, Hollywood January 5, 2023 Best Original Song Won [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, 2023 Outstanding Song for a Drama/Documentary Won [13]
Taormina Film Fest July 23, 2022 TFF Excellence Award Tell It Like a Woman Won [7]

References

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  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. ^ a b Rettig, James (March 12, 2023). "Diane Warren Extends Record for Most Best Original Song Losses with 14". Stereogum. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  3. ^ a b 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". OnuItalia. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "'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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