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Leading film critic of her generation offers an unflinchingly honest and humorousaccount of her millennial journey tow ards self-acceptance through a cinematic lens.
Leading film critic of her generation offers an unflinchingly honest and humorous account of her millennial journey towards self-acceptance through a cinematic lens.
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‘At a time when fluff and gossip reign supreme, Hanna Flint's work is consistently insightful, informative, and engaging all at once. I always finish reading it feeling just a tad bit smarter.’ - Candice Frederick, Huffington Post
‘One of the smartest pop culture commentators out there.’ - Toby Moses, Guardian
Hanna Flint speaks from the heart in Strong Female Character, a personal and incisive reflection on how cinema has been the key to understanding herself and the world we live in.
A staunch feminist of mixed-race heritage, Hanna has succeeded in an industry not designed for people like her. Interweaving anecdotes from familial and personal experiences — episodes of messy sex, introspection, and that time actor Vincent D'Onofrio tweeted that Hanna Flint sounded ‘like a secret agent’ — she offers a critical eye on the screen's representation of women and ethnic minorities, their impact on her life, body image, and ambitions, with the humour and eloquence that has made her a leading film critic of her generation.
Divided into the sections Origin Story, Coming of Age, Adult Material, Workplace Drama, and Strong Female Character, the book ponders how the creative industries could better reflect our multicultural society.
Warm, funny, and engaging, and full of film-infused lessons, Strong Female Character will appeal to readers of all backgrounds and seeks to help us better see ourselves in our own eyes rather than letting others decide who and what we can be.
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In Strong Female Character, Hanna Flint blends memoir, film criticism, and social commentary, offering a nuanced exploration of how cinema has influenced her life. Reviews highlight her insightful and humorous narrative that tackles personal experiences such as the MeToo movement, first loves, and eating disorders. The book is celebrated for its comprehensive and passionate film knowledge, making it essential reading for film fans interested in the intersection of life and cinema.
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ISBN: 9781804440001
Publisher: Footnote Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Footnote Press Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 331g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Hanna Flint is a London-based critic, journalist and host who has been covering filmand culture for nearly a decade.
Her review s, interviews and features have appeared in GQ, Empire, the Guardian,Elle US, Sight & Sound, Radio Times, BBC Culture and elsewhere. She is a frequentguest on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, the co-host of MTV Movies and the weekly filmreview podcast Fade to Black, the co-founder of The First Film Club event series andpodcast, and a member of London's Critics' Circle.
She is a voice for gender equality, diversity and inclusion in the entertainmentindustry and an advocate for MENA representation as a w riter of Tunisian heritage.
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