
DUFT
Durham University Film and Television
Welcome to DUFT, a film and television society that aims to foster a diverse and vibrant film scene at Durham University.
Sisterhood vs Marriage: Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women'
Eleanor explores sisterhood in Greta Gerwig's Little Women.
From Krampus to Happiest Season: How Family is Represented in Christmas Movies
Tilly Owen analyses how family dynamics have been explored across time in Christmas films.
Wes Anderson's Chosen Families
Elise explores Wes Anderson's films and his brilliant, unique representation of complex family dynamics.

How does Celine Sciamma write?
Natasha Ketel explores how Celine Sciamma's writing is driven by desire.
‘The Handmaiden’: Rewriting the Gaze
Lim explores how 'The Handmaiden' reclaims previously patriarchal narratives, showcasing queer desire as a realm for female autonomy.
Historicised Queerness: God's Own Country vs Ammonite
Harry Basson explores how queer love stories are often set in the past and how this affects present-day audiences.
'Blue Is the Warmest Colour': The line between realism and pornography
In this essay, Celestine Stilwell reflects on the controversial sex scenes of 'Blue is the Warmest Colour'

Reflecting on the 'Midsommar' Screenplay
Natasha Ketel dives deep into the 'Midsommar' screenplay.

10 Scary Films to Watch this Halloween
Unsure of what to watch this Halloween? We've got you sorted! From classics to modern gems, Angharad runs through the best of the best.

The Fun of Fear: 3 Great Videos on Horror
Angharad Edwards explores 3 brilliant videos to watch if you're keen to learn more about the world of horror!

'Rocks' (Sarah Gavron, 2019): Emily Oliver Struggles To Review A Film Because It Was Just So Joyful
Emily Oliver reviews Netflix's latest gem, 'Rocks' (Sarah Gavron, 2019), in awe of Gavron's masterful filmmaking.

Art, Fantasy and Female Empowerment in 'Midsommar' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire'
Angharad reflects on how art and fantasy liberate the female protagonists of two of 2019's best films

A Love Letter to Frances Ha
'Frances Ha' (Noah Baumbach,2013) follows a charismatic, clumsy 27-year-old woman living in New York City as she dubiously attempts to...
Horror for the Whole Family
Ben Willows writes about how horror solved his family's struggle over the remote.

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