We’re Not Pussies – Zaha Alieva

We're Not Pussies

Carmen is turning sixty! What began as a joyful birthday sleepover among three lifelong friends takes an unexpected turn into a journey of rediscovery and questioning life's direction. Can Carmen reignite her excitement for the future amidst the complexities of her late-life crisis?

Currently in a festival run.

Please enjoy the excerpt below or reach out for a password protected link to a full movie!

Written by Manuela Romero Directed & Produced by Zaha Alieva Cinematography by Sarah Rhye

Director's statement:

The original idea came from Manuela Romero, and from the start, I was drawn to the challenge of directing a story centered on women twice my age. It intrigued and intimidated me in equal measure. Stories about women in this demographic are still far too rare. They're often boxed into roles as mothers, grandmothers, or, occasionally, psychotic villains. This project offered something different: the chance to portray women of certain age with nuance, complexity, and emotional honesty. After all, turning sixty doesn’t mean you suddenly have everything figured out. Our fears and longings, our dreams and insecurities, they evolve, but they don’t disappear. This film gave me the opportunity to explore the emotional lives of women as they age, and to honor the fact that their stories are still unfolding, still rich with possibility.

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