What the talk covers
«Ellas se reb(v)elan: Pressure Aesthetics and Horror Movies» examines the pressure on women to maintain normative, youthful, and beautiful bodies, and how women-directed horror cinema has become a tool to challenge it. The session explores everything from cosmetic surgery to trends imposed on girls, questioning how the market sets exhausting standards.
A key focus is the work of directors like Coralie Fargeat, who tackle these impositions through a feminist and anti-capitalist lens within the most transgressive genre cinema. The talk centres on the violence inflicted on the body as depicted in contemporary horror.
Who’s taking part
The talk is led by Leticia Sala, author of Dame veneno que quiero vivir, and filmmaker Alodia Clemente. Their backgrounds bridge literature and cinema, aligning with the cycle’s interdisciplinary approach.
Where it’s held
The event is part of the literature and cinema cycle organised by La Rossa, a specialised bookshop in Valencia founded in 2015 and located on Calle Murta. It’s designed for readers, film enthusiasts, and anyone interested in feminism, visual culture, and horror cinema.
