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Item Restricted Framing The Identity and Experience of a Woman In The Czech New Wave : Filmic Manifestation Of Creative Feminist Freedom(2021) Matei, Rares-George; bachelor thesis in Graphic Design and Visual CommunicationIn a period of a degenerative and subversive political regime, the main pre-war centres for modernism and the avant-garde were reflected in Czechoslovakia, with the desire to make "independent" or "experimental" films that has extended from early to contemporary filmmaking (Hames 2009, 144). Most radical directors emerged during the 1960s, amongst them was Věra Chytilová, becoming among the foremost feminist directors at the time, with the desire of breaking the common hegemonic norms of society and cinema (Hames 2009). This came to suggest an alternative perspective of the subject, referring to the woman as the principal creator, with a distinguished voice and gaze, consequently challenging polarities within a man dominated industry. This thesis explores how the identity and experience of a woman was shaped and portrayed during the Czech New Wave, through definitions and occurrences that led to a progressive narration that helped to increase awareness and break out of the submissive woman stereotype in cinema. The thesis uses an analytical approach by looking at the opening sequences of the objects of study selected, as well as the context that these operate in, by addressing political and artistic concerns. The thesis acknowledges the contribution of women filmmakers within the global cultural sphere, considering their visibility and marginalisation within the industry. This study contributes to existent literature, research, and actions that aim to encourage current initiatives and measurements to change this cultural sector. It is equally important to be aware that this thesis is written by someone that is not conforming into the binary gender categories of man and woman, regardless of their sex assigned at birth