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Vertigo is not the last word in misogyny, but a feminist deconstruction of it


While some critics see the film, released 60 years ago, as proof of Hitchcock’s sexist creepiness, a closer look reveals strong women and weak men were often at the heart of his work

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Quiz: How well do you remember Vertigo?

Mastering the Movie Colour Palette: del Toro

House of Flying Daggers - the value of women

House of Flying Daggers - mise-en-scene

Film: camera shots examples

House of Flying Daggers - Wuxia Romance

Is Vertigo the best or worst movie ever?

Under the Skin - featurette

3 Hitchcock Techniques Magnified

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

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Increase in Fees for Instrumental/Vocal lessons from September 2026

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

Hartismere Family Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice

Summer 2026 Examinations

Hartismere School & Sixth Form College

E-Safety

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

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