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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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House of Flying Daggers - flashcards

Is Vertigo the best or worst movie ever?

Behind Carol: the photographers who influenced Todd Haynes’ award-winning film

Fallen Angels: A Wong Kar Wai Masterpiece

Understanding Fallen Angels

Film: camera shots examples

Hitchcock's Signature Features Flashcards | Quizlet

3 Hitchcock Techniques Magnified

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

DP/30 @ Sundance '13: Stories We Tell, storyteller Sarah Polley

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Hartismere Technical Theatre

Music club timetable

E-Safety

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Bronze Qualifying Expedition September 2025

Teacher of English - (Maternity cover)

Useful Careers Websites

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

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GCE Old Hollywood Examinations Hitchcock Vertigo Film Studies ZEN The Guardian Screenplay SOTD Year 9 Year 8 Music Mrs Davy Captain Fantastic Safeguarding School Nurse Year 10 Cinema Food Nutrition British Design Rear Window

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