Feminist Fathima vs The French Italian
The French Italian has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7/10 for Feminist Fathima). The French Italian is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 39m. The French Italian is the older of the two (2024 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Feminist Fathima
The French Italian| Feminist Fathima | The French Italian | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | India | United States of America |
| Director | Fasil Muhammed | Rachel Wolther |
| Main cast | Babitha Basheer, Shamla Hamza, Kumar Sunil, Viji Viswanath, Pushpa | Jon Rudnitsky, Sunita Mani, Aristotle Athari, Catherine Cohen, Soojeong Son |
Synopsis
Feminist Fathima
Fathima, a housewife in the coastal town of Ponnani, lives under the strict control of her orthodox husband, Ashraf. When her son wets their old mattress, Fathima’s attempt to replace it sparks conflict. Ashraf blocks her at every turn, despite her back pain and growing frustration. Eventually, Fathima realizes the mattress represents more than just comfort it’s her chance to reclaim her independence. By finally buying it, she takes a bold stand
The French Italian
Doug and Valerie have made a mistake. Their hate-fueled obsession with the jerks downstairs — who always seem to be singing karaoke in a brownstone, who even does that? — recently led them to flee the city for Doug’s parents’ place upstate, giving up a great deal on a rent-stabilized apartment. Their friends are horrified, and regret is setting in. They start plotting their revenge— and before they know it, they’re staging an off-Broadway play…
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