Julie Gayet Brings Olympe de Gouges' Revolutionary Feminism to Screen

The new France 2 telefilm spotlights the life and legacy of the 18th-century feminist and humanist, highlighting her enduring relevance.

Julie Gayet stars as Olympe de Gouges in the new telefilm 'Olympe, une femme dans la Révolution,' which she also co-directed with Mathieu Busson.
The film focuses on de Gouges' final months, her opposition to Robespierre, and her execution in 1793 for her political ideas.
Olympe de Gouges was a pioneering feminist who authored the 1791 'Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen' and advocated for abolitionism and social reforms.
The project emphasizes themes of women's solidarity, historical erasure, and the parallels between de Gouges' struggles and modern feminist movements like #MeToo.
Gayet and her team aim to inspire new generations by promoting de Gouges' legacy through school outreach and discussions on gender equality.