Women Talking.

Based on actual events in a Mennonite community, the film is a recreation directed by Sarah Polley adapted from the novel by Miriam Toews.  With actors Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley and Rooney Mara giving powerful performances in leading roles.
Given the subject matter of sexual abuse by men in a patriarchal organisation, its not surprising that these oppressed women rebel. Their microcosm displays the chinese puzzle that they find themselves in when caught between their faith and the moral path they must take in deciding their future. This is where the talking occurs. The romantic sequences of the children's lives seem out of place too, given the tone of the story, maybe to contrast whats in store for them. The other thing I found odd is that the men who committed these crimes are given no screen time, perhaps to make them more terrifying, faceless demons. The film was shot in desaturated color adding to the gloomy look of this fraught drama.
I am not going to attempt any deeper analysis of the film or subject. If you are interested in an expert opinion by a brilliant writer who’s insights and intellectual rigor I simply do not possess. Click the link below. It was only after reading her post I decided to see the film at all.

https://marygaitskill.substack.com/p/women-talking