An Interogation Into The Influence Of Patriarchy On The Representation Of Women In Zimbabwean Films. The Case Of Daves Guzha’s “sinners” And Tsitsi Dangarembga’s I Want A Wedding Dress

ABSTRACT Film is a potent tool of communication with a large potential to cement or unsettle social relationships. The study focused on an interrogation into the influence of patriarchy to the representation of women in Zimbabwean films. Sinners by Daves Guzha and I want a wedding dress by Tsitsi Dangarembga were analysed. A qualitative research approach was done to ascertain whether such influence on the representation empowers or disempowers women. The study also examined the possible impacts of such representations on women on the audience/consumers of such films. Interviews with the audie…