The Girls

Set in the 1960s, a decade of social change and evolving gender norms in Sweden. The touring production serves as a catalyst for exploring women's independence, marriage, and career. Public attention and media interest frame the actresses' personal struggles as part of a broader conversation about women's roles.

The film is set in Sweden, following a touring Lysistrata production across towns and theaters. The road between performances, backstage spaces, and local audiences highlights the contrast between private domestic pressures and public art. The setting emphasizes the lived experience of touring actresses, their travel rhythm, and the social backdrop of 1960s Sweden.

♀️ Feminism

Three actresses challenge traditional expectations of wifehood and motherhood, seeking control over their careers and lives. The Lysistrata event becomes a platform to critique male authority and to assert female solidarity. The film presents the obstacles women face when pursuing autonomy, including social judgments and practical constraints. Their behind-the-scenes discussions and onstage courage push the conversation toward change, even if the audience remains resistant.

🎭 Performance

The touring troupe confronts audience apathy and misinterpretation of the play's meaning. The line between art and life blurs as the actresses try to translate political ideas into public discourse. Media coverage and audience reactions reveal how theater can provoke thought but not guarantee transformation. The meta-narrative underscores the tension between staging a radical work and living it in daily life.

👶 Motherhood

Each woman bears maternal responsibilities that complicate touring, from babysitters for toddlers to distance from children. The film foregrounds the emotional labor of balancing home life with a demanding career. Conversations among the trio reveal a longing for a sense of fulfillment beyond traditional family roles. The tour exposes the cost of artistry when personal duties demand attention first.