Women, Pleasure, Film

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Focusing on the unique subgenre of the woman's film, this book explores the character of Lola, who represents a woman's assertive claim to pleasure without the typical femme fatale trope. Highlighting over thirty-five Lola films across various countries, it showcases diverse portrayals of women, including working-class, lesbian, and transgender figures. The analysis positions Lola within the context of the early twentieth-century "new woman," emphasizing her liberation from traditional gender roles as a cinematic fantasy.