Love her or hate her, these films capture the messy and complicated aura of this character
BY NAZ SAKICI, IMAGE BY SHOWTIME
Jenny Schecter, also referred to as “Princess of Darkness” by Kit Porter, can be defined as bold, creative and complex. Even though she might not be a fan favourite, Jenny managed to create an impact on the legacy of The L Word with her controversial personality. Here are some movies to watch if you enjoyed watching Jenny’s journey in art, sexuality, and self-discovery.
Mulholland Drive (2001)
A young woman with the hopes of becoming a successful actress named Betty (Naomi Watts) arrives in Los Angeles to pursue her dreams. As she starts her new life, she meets a woman who was recently in a car accident and claims that her name is Rita (Laura Harring). The two young women go around the city to find answers. The film unfolds mysteries that go beyond reality and dreams.
Vita & Virginia (2018)
Inspired by the lives of the real-life writers Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton) and Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki), the film takes place in the 1920s in London as the two writers have a love affair after meeting each other in Bloomsbury.
Disobedience (2017)
Ronit Krushka (Rachel Weisz) returns to the Orthodox Jewish community in her hometown, which she was shunned from because of her same-sex attraction to her childhood friend, Esti (Rachel McAdams). As Ronit returns to her old community, the two women reunite and figure out their feelings for each other once again, with the boundaries of religion and sexuality.
Summerland (2020)
Set during World War II, the film revolves around Alice (Gemma Arterton), a reclusive writer who takes a young London evacuee under her roof. She later finds herself opening up about her past to the young evacuee, as she tells her story of love, womanhood, and friendship.
The Handmaiden (2016)
The film takes place in 1930s Korea during the Japanese occupation. Sook-Hee (Kim Tae-ri), a young handmaiden, is hired for Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee), a Japanese heiress who lives in a large countryside estate with her uncle. As the story continues, it’s revealed that the maid has a secret; she is a pickpocket hired by a swindler in order to seduce the heiress and steal from her.
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