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
The suffragettes realized the power of getting arrested and going to prison and harassing politicians and making a nuisance of themselves. It got them a lot of attention. What they never did was set out to endanger human life except for sacrificing themselves. Sarah Gavron arrestattentionendanger 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
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
'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
