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Lysistrata or The Kissing Strike

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In a war-torn Athens, women, fed up with the constant conflicts and the absence of their men, decide to take matters into their own hands. Led by a clever and determined woman, they realize that the only way to end the war is by employing an unconventional tactic: a pleasure strike. With a mix of ingenuity and resolve, the women organize to deny their partners any form of affection, turning desire into a bargaining chip.

As the men, confused and frustrated, try to understand the sudden disinterest of their wives, the women unite for their cause, challenging social norms and raising questions of power and authority. As tensions rise and the men grow increasingly desperate, they begin to question their own masculinity and the reasons behind the war in which they are caught. The plot unfolds in a whirlwind of misunderstandings, romantic entanglements, and a dash of spicy humor, all while the leadership of the women becomes more and more apparent.

This bold female alliance not only seeks peace but also opens up space for reflection on the role of women in their society. With an unexpected ending, this timeless story blends social satire with a provocative proposal that challenges gender conventions, prompting both men and women to reconsider their positions in a world obsessed with war.

Media type
Movie
Year
1910
Director
Louis Feuillade
Actors
Alice Tissot
Edmund Breon
René Navarre
Renée Carl
Gender
Comedy
Country
France
Original title
Lysistrata ou La grève des baisers
Duration
9
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