celeste
The film follows a young girl in 1950s Portugal who dreams of playing football, a popular activity denied to her simply because she is female. Despite growing gender equality movements, societal mindsets still reflect deep-seated sexism.
Celeste, the protagonist, and other girls must hide while engaging in such simple play. The story contrasts male and female experiences to highlight the era’s patriarchal norms. Celeste’s father represents typical male attitudes of the time, showing how nonconforming behavior challenged expectations. The boys illustrate how these beliefs persist across generations, sustaining the cycle of inequality.
