Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons - Screening and Q&A with Laura Mulvey

Join us for a screening of Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (1974), a pivotal piece of 1970s radical cinema. This film marks the first collaboration between Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen, diving deep into the myth of the fierce Amazonian queen from Greek mythology. 🎥

Through a feminist lens, the film challenges traditional narrative forms and constructs, becoming a landmark contribution to feminist counter-cinema and avant-garde experimentation. Its five-part structure and innovative didactic methods confront the conventional cinematic language, making it a 'theory film' that explores the intersections of feminism and psychoanalytic discourse. 🔍

As Mulvey brilliantly illustrates, the myth serves as a battleground to unveil how patriarchal societies shape female representations. This exploration showcases the tension between classical mythos and feminist critique, revealing how myths can be tools of ideological power. 🙅‍♀️

Recent retrospectives have reaffirmed the film’s relevance as a bold reinterpretation of classical mythology, prompting ongoing discussions about representation and spectatorship within avant-garde narratives. ✊

After the screening, stay for an engaging Q&A session featuring Laura Mulvey herself and film curator Georgia Korossi. Don't miss this unique opportunity to dive deeper into the film's themes! ✨

Location: 16 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5AS, United Kingdom
Tickets: Get your tickets here!