Women Are Heroes (2011)

Women Are Heroes (2011) poster

In his film "Women Are Heroes", photographer JR takes his audience into some exceptional women’s lives. Because there are, most of the time, the first victims in war-time and left to their own during peace-time, JR pays tribute to those women who, in spite of the hurdles, keep smiling, keep fighting and keep hoping a better life. From Rio’s shantytowns to Kenyan slums, passing by Indian and Cambodian streets, he offers a fresh look at their struggles and expectations. Displaying their portraits via huge montages on their neighborhood’s walls, JR sublimates those extraordinary destinies and sheds the lights on those strong and moving personalities, too rarely recognized enough.

Director: JR
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Patrick Ghiringhelli
Editing: Hervé Schneid, Anne-Sophie Bion
Production: 27.11 Production
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Trailer

Women Are Heroes Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Women Are Heroes about?
In his film "Women Are Heroes", photographer JR takes his audience into some exceptional women’s lives. Because there are, most of the time, the first victims in war-time and left to their own during peace-time, JR pays tribute to those women who, in spite of the hurdles, keep smiling, keep fighting and keep hoping a better life. From Rio’s shantytowns to Kenyan slums, passing by Indian and Cambodian streets, he offers a fresh look at their struggles and expectations. Displaying their portraits via huge montages on their neighborhood’s walls, JR sublimates those extraordinary destinies and sheds the lights on those strong and moving personalities, too rarely recognized enough.
Who directed Women Are Heroes?
Women Are Heroes was directed by JR.
How long is Women Are Heroes?
Women Are Heroes has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Women Are Heroes?
Women Are Heroes is a Documentary film.
Where was Women Are Heroes produced?
Women Are Heroes was produced in France.