It was important to focus on working-class women because we so rarely focus, particularly in period films, on the working people. The suffragettes brought together women of all classes, which was one of the striking things about the movement. Sarah Gavron bringclassfilm share on social
Niaqornat particularly seemed to offer a heightened version of a story being played out across the world about traditional communities' struggle for survival and their attempts to renegotiate their identity in the face of modern life. Sarah Gavron attemptcommunityface share on social
It's my mission in life to put people on the screen who don't get normally represented. Sarah Gavron lifemissionpeople Change image and share on social
The suffragettes were quite strategic about documenting their events, and there were some good photos. And we developed a roll of film that had never been developed before! Sarah Gavron developdocumentevent Change image and share on social
I made lots of short films, about nine or ten short films. And then I made a television film called 'This Little Life.' Sarah Gavron callfilmlife Change image and share on social
I would love to see more diversity on all sides, and not just in terms of women; we need people from different walks of life making films. Sarah Gavron diversityfilmlife Change image and share on social
The late Victorian Era brought in part-time education. Not everybody went to school, but they were supposed to have a decent level of schooling; they went part-time after 12. Sarah Gavron bringdecenteducation Change image and share on social
With 'Suffragette,' I was emboldened that there were so many women around me. We had a female writer, producers, production and costume designers. Sarah Gavron costumedesignerembolden Change image and share on social
I'm so aware how often women's bodies are objectified on film. Sarah Gavron awarebodyfilm Change image and share on social
The suffragettes were women of action. Their motto was 'Deeds not Words,' and the film reflects that with a number of big set pieces, from the smashing of windows in central London to a riot at the Houses of Parliament. Sarah Gavron actionbigcentral share on social
