The Misandrists (2017) | Must Watch |

While some reviewers from Film Threat argue the film contains "more shock than substance," others praise it for using a salacious premise to tackle "big, knotty questions" about patriarchy and power.

Bruce LaBruce’s The Misandrists (2017) is a satirical, campy exploration of radical lesbian separatism that simultaneously celebrates and critiques feminist ideologies. Set in a fictionalized "Ger(wo)many," the film follows a cell of the Female Liberation Army (FLA), a goddess-worshipping commune led by the charismatic "Big Mother". While the film is wrapped in a "dirty eye" aesthetic typical of LaBruce's "queercore" roots, it delves into complex questions regarding gender essentialism, trans-inclusion, and the cyclical nature of oppression. The Satirical Lens of Radical Separatism The Misandrists (2017)

One of the film's most critical themes is its scrutiny of trans-exclusionary radical feminism (TERF). While some reviewers from Film Threat argue the

Critics from Film Inquiry and itp Global Film note that the film's graphic sexual and surgical content—including a detailed reconstructive surgery sequence—serves to shock and provoke discussions on bodily autonomy. While the film is wrapped in a "dirty