I remember my grandfather believed women were second-class citizens and told my mother that it was a shame she had brains because she was a girl and shouldn't carry on her education. Sarah Gavron believebraincarry Change image and share on social
In Bangladesh, if you put a kiss in a film, it's political. Sarah Gavron bangladeshfilmkis 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
Just going to Bangladesh was an experience... if you go into small villages in the U.K., they're backward and culturally devoid. But if you go into small villages in Bangladesh, they have classical music concerts. Sarah Gavron backwardbangladeshclassical 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
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
I think it's great to be talked about as a woman film-maker. It's part of who I am; it affects me daily. I want it to be part of the conversation. I'm for any scheme or initiative that gives women a way in. Sarah Gavron affectconversationdaily 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
Women in Film and Television is such an important body. Sarah Gavron bodyfilmimportant Change image and share on social
It has to be 'The Piano' by Jane Campion. It inspired me to pursue my dream to direct. It is not just my favorite woman-directed film - it is my favorite film. Sarah Gavron campiondirectdream Change image and share on social
