I suppose 'This Little Life' and 'Brick Lane' both have things in common in that they have a female protagonist very much at the centre of the story, and they're subjectively told. Sarah Gavron brickcentrecommon Change image and share on social
I suppose I do have an interest in stories that show complexity. Sarah Gavron complexityinterestshow Change image and share on social
In a way, perhaps, there's an advantage of being on the edge of something and looking in as the observer, because as the filmmaker, you're the storyteller, and you're pulling out this universal story. Sarah Gavron advantageedgefilmmaker Change image and share on social
I had a mother who got involved in grassroot politics when I was growing up. I watched her have agency and become political in a very male-dominated world. Sarah Gavron agencydominategrassroots Change image and share on social
I was taught nothing about the suffragettes in school. The version I eventually got was mainly about the peaceful campaigning of the constitutional suffragists. Their work was vital, but there was this other, not widely known story of the women who risked everything, who were prepared to break every taboo. Sarah Gavron breakcampaignconstitutional share on social
I'd made this film called 'This Little Life,' and it went round the fests and won awards and did well. Sarah Gavron awardcallfests 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
'Suffragette' is an intense drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement as they fight for the right to vote. Sarah Gavron dramaearlyfeminist Change image and share on social
I've endlessly found myself in rooms of men and had the experience of feeling I wasn't being heard. It's a confidence thing. Sarah Gavron confidenceendlesslyexperience Change image and share on social
Surround yourself with people who support you. Find champions. Sarah Gavron championfindpeople Change image and share on social