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Lesbian Theme in ‘Mädchen in Uniform’ Was Boldly Feminist in 1931

Still from Madchen in Uniform
Today is the 90th anniversary of Leontine Sagan’s lesbian classic Mädchen in Uniform!
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The effect of critics on director Leontine Sagan’s Mädchen in Uniform and its perception during Nazi Germany

When someone considers whether to watch a film at the theaters, it’s standard practice to Google search the movie name and look at reviews. Reading the film’s summary and the reviewer’s feelings are usually enough to tip the balance on whether or not to purchase a ticket. However, these reviews are often not gender-balanced.
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