Cole Jane, starring Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver, is a movie about a woman who changed the world.

transylvanian movies, call jane (2022, directed by Phyllis Nagy) opens in theaters in Romania from December 9th. This is a brave tale of women’s rights inspired by the realities of late ’60s America.Elizabeth Banks, commonly known for productions such as hunger game or Mrs. America Miniseries, main character. The cast will be completed by names like Sigourney Weaver, Kate Mara and Chris Messina. Written by Hailey Shore and Roshan Sethi.

Phyllis Nagy, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2016 for her script for the film Carol (directed by Todd Haynes), made her directorial debut with Jane Network at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

The film tells the story of a woman who lives a quiet life with her husband and daughter in suburban America. All until her unwanted pregnancy endangers her health. In 1968, abortion is still illegal in Chicago. Her attempts to find a way out of this impossible situation lead to her discovering Janes, a secret organization of all women that will change her life forever.

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Despite its subject matter complexity, Jane’s Network is not a pessimistic film but a vividly-told story. “It has given me the opportunity to approach these topics with a light touch. It has given me an opportunity to open up a conversation with many who might otherwise feel judged or challenged by the material. ” Director Phyllis Nagy said.

call jane The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Landmark’s Roe v. Wade decision, ending nearly half a century of abortion rights in the United States. Abortion is now illegal in her 13 states in the United States.

“I loved the idea of ​​being able to honor the revolutionary women of Chicago. “What an interesting way to shine a light on that era (…) as a reminder of the times we are re-entering, where we are going backwards rather than learning from our mistakes.” I feel forward,”Says Banks, who stars as Joy, a suburban housewife who becomes radicalized when she’s denied the ability to abort a life-threatening pregnancy.

When asked what she thought was the film’s strongest message in this context, actress Sigourney Weaver responded:Rather than criticize and demonize women, I want to encourage people to feel empathy and care for those most at risk in this process. ”

The film was nominated for the Golden Bear at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival and opened the Transylvania International Film Festival. There, more than 2,000 spectators watched Jane’s network at Cluj’s Unirii Square in Napoca.