Miu Miu Women's Tales returns with the 22nd edition

Now in its 22nd edition, Miu Miu Women's Tales is back: with this series of short films, Miu Miu invites the most original and interesting female directors to explore the femininity of the 21st century.

Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania - a Tunisian filmmaker - the short film deals with a number of very current issues that young women are facing everywhere today: technology and intimacy, toxic relationships and self-esteem, and the fact that, as Kaouther says, "it only takes a click to reveal a secret."

A story that might sound common across the globe in the 21st century, about the power play between men and women, sexuality and shame, told in a sharp, feminist way. 

"I wanted to create an impossible love story. The protagonist of my film (Nora) is a very empathetic girl, while the boy (Kevin) only sees everything from his point of view." - says the director. 

The way Nora is dressed in her Miu Miu clothes is crucial to the evolution of the character's story.

"Nora has sex appeal; she wants to be cool. When she is stopped by Kevin, her clothing doesn't help her. I really like that contradiction. Clothes are a very powerful tool in filmmaking, as much as sets and lighting." - adds Kaouther Ben Hania.

Kaouther Ben Hania's I AND THE STUPID BOY will make its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on September 4th, accompanied by a screening of Isabel Sandoval's Shangri-La.