MARCH 8, PORTRAITS OF WOMEN
2022 edition
Discover a series in 8 episodes accompanied by 8 actresses to pay tribute to the forgotten women of our History on the occasion of International Women's Rights Day.
Olympe de Gouges
Olympe de Gouges, figure emblématique de la Révolution française, fut une éminente militante des droits des femmes et une écrivaine engagée. Née en 1748, elle a défié les normes de son époque en plaidant pour l'égalité des sexes et en critiquant ouvertement l'injustice sociale. Son œuvre la plus célèbre, la "Déclaration des droits de la femme et de la citoyenne", rédigée en 1791, est une réponse directe à la Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen, proclamée pendant la Révolution française. Avec audace et conviction, elle revendiquait l'accès des femmes à l'éducation, à la propriété et à la participation politique. Malgré son courage et son dévouement à la cause des femmes, Olympe de Gouges fut finalement exécutée sous la Terreur en 1793, victime de son engagement en faveur de la justice et de l'égalité. Son héritage perdure aujourd'hui en tant que symbole de la lutte pour les droits des femmes et de la quête universelle de liberté et de dignité.
This woman forgotten by history was played by Lucie Lefèvre.
Rosalind Franklin
Rosalind Franklin, a pioneer of molecular biology, was instrumental in the discovery of the structure of DNA. Born in 1920 in London, her pioneering work in X-ray diffraction provided key images that allowed James Watson and Francis Crick to propose the double helix model of DNA in 1953.
However, despite her major contribution to this revolutionary discovery, Rosalind Franklin did not receive the recognition she deserved during her lifetime. Her role was largely ignored, if not minimized, by her peers and by the scientific community of the time.
Today, her legacy is being reevaluated and she is increasingly recognized as a brilliant and visionary scientist. Her work paved the way for many advances in the field of molecular biology and her courage and determination continue to inspire scientists around the world.
Cette femme oubliée de l’histoire a été interprétée par Gaëlle Camier.
Claire Zetkin
Clara Zetkin, who became a major figure in the labor and feminist movement, dedicated her life to the fight for workers' and women's rights. A German activist born in 1857, she was a staunch advocate for gender equality and social justice.
Clara Zetkin was a leading organizer in the international workers' movement, being instrumental in founding the Socialist International Women in 1907. She was also an influential voice within the Social Democratic Party of Germany, advocating for social reforms and political rights for women.
Her legacy lives on through her writings and her commitment to worker solidarity and the struggle for women's emancipation in society. Clara Zetkin remains an inspiration to future generations of activists.
This woman forgotten by history was played by Virginie Royer.
Marie Marvingt
Marie Marvingt, born in 1875, was a French aviation pioneer and accomplished athlete, often nicknamed "the bride of danger." She excelled in many sports, including mountaineering, skiing, cycling, and swimming. Marie Marvingt is best known for her aviation exploits, becoming one of the first women to earn a pilot's license.
In 1909, she attempted to take part in the English Channel balloon flight, demonstrating her courage and spirit of adventure. During the First World War, she served as a nurse and pilot, proposing the idea of air ambulances, a pioneering vision that influenced the development of emergency medical services by air.
This woman forgotten by history was played by Laure.
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks, born in 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama, is an iconic figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. Her act of resistance on December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, when she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus, sparked a Montgomery bus boycott that lasted 381 days.
Rosa Parks worked alongside leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and was a leading figure in the fight for equality and justice. Her courage and determination inspired millions of people around the world to fight against injustice and discrimination.
This woman forgotten by history was played by Priscillia Gore.
Valentina Tereshkova
Valentina Tereshkova, born March 6, 1937 in Russia, is a pioneer of space exploration and an iconic figure in Soviet history. On June 16, 1963, aboard Vostok 6, she became the first woman to travel into space, orbiting the Earth 48 times in 71 hours. Her historic flight marked a major milestone in the conquest of space and demonstrated that women could fully participate in space missions.
After her flight, she received many awards and became a national heroine in the Soviet Union. Valentina Tereshkova also pursued a political career, holding various positions in the Communist Party and the Soviet Union.
This woman forgotten by history was played by Fanny.
Emilie from Chatêlet
Emilie du Châtelet, born on December 17, 1706 in Paris, is a remarkable woman of the Age of Enlightenment. A mathematician, physicist and philosopher, she is best known for her translation and commentary on Newton's work, the "Principia Mathematica", which remains the French version of reference.
His contributions to physics and mathematics include work on the conservation of energy and the principles of mechanics.
Her life and work paved the way for many women in science and literature, making her a pioneer and model of female intellectual emancipation. She died prematurely on September 10, 1749 at the age of 42, but her legacy continues to influence the scientific and philosophical world.
This woman forgotten by history was played by Sibel Ceylan.
Hubertine Auclert
A passionate women's rights activist, she dedicated her life to the fight for women's suffrage and gender equality.
In 1876, she founded the newspaper "La Citoyenne" , where she tirelessly advocated for women's right to vote, equal pay, and the reform of laws unfair to women. Her newspaper became a major platform for feminist ideas of the time.
In 1881, she refused to pay her taxes, arguing that without political representation, women should not be subject to taxation.
Hubertine Auclert has also worked internationally, participating in feminist conferences and building relationships with activists from other countries.
This woman forgotten by history was played by Aurore Audou-Moreau.
