Adversity Quote by Beth Riesgraf

There's definitely stories I would like to tell; I'd like to see more films focusing on women's lives.

— Caitriona Balfe

As a filmgoer and a filmmaker, I want to participate and tell stories of woman and man that will move us forward.

— Jasmila Zbanic

I used to worry about the lack of roles for women over 40. But suddenly, everyone has realised it's interesting to have a drama…

— Rachael Stirling

So I constantly play women who are damaged and out of touch, who are seeking without knowing, or knowing without the skills to transform…

— Olympia Dukakis

Work hard and find stories you want to tell from your heart. The great thing for women is that there are so many stories…

— Sanna Lenken

I have done and want to do roles that portray women in a strong light and inspire those women who think they are weak…

— Sanam Saeed

Women need to tell their stories from their experiences, and that may not mean that it would be all stories with women as protagonists.

— Parvathy

It is vital that women who have fought to get to the top, lend a hand to women coming after them - sharing their…

— Penny Mordaunt

It's not that I only want to make films about women, but from my experience, I have been very interested in the women who…

— Sebastian Lelio

Somebody asked me earlier if I thought it was really important to tell stories about women's struggles. And I said yes, but at the…

— Diablo Cody

Every time there's a really good story, there's women in it. We may not get as many roles, but the roles we get are…

— Sigourney Weaver

It's hard to find really original, compelling works of fiction, for women especially. I find that these true life stories about these women that…

— Hilary Swank