Female cinematographers focus: The Male and Female gaze

Abstract

This present theoretical thesis research intends to explore and investigate the work of female cinematographers who are emerging in this classical and contemporary cinema. By analyzing some of their selected works along with the theoretical context of the feminine gaze. The cinematographer stands as an artist who has interpreted the story visually according to their social and cultural context. The research focuses on the works of three female cinematographers; Claire Mathon, Agnès Godard and Babette Mangolte who are different in terms of visual style, subject matters and their cinematography approach. The intention of this thesis is to reflect on the female cinematographers’ works and to adore and reminisce on all the female artists in all fields.