The Divine Order

Year 1689 and a small province of today's Netherlands allowed women farmers to vote in local elections that then followed by Sweden, NJ in USA, New Zealand and many more ...even British india allowed women to vote in early 20th century... but it took years for this neutral, the richest country in the world to recognize women not as just maids, mothers and inferior to men.. although it feels more of a surface level but an insightful account of swiss women suffrage movement in 1971 ..countries like india already had a woman prime minister then...

Hopefully this summary line is not missunderstood, but here we go with what I mean, if you're interested -> don't cry, but rather act. As far as women movements go and oppression of women, there are a lot of stories that can be told (unfortunately, but let's hope we move forward and people will look at this and other movies and question a lot of things).

This is just one of them and as one other reviewer wrote, he/she felt reminded about another movement closer to the reviewers heart. Which makes sense and is what the movie aims to do. While the characters in the movie are divided and it may feel like a fight, the movie itself is rather uniting us the viewers. At least those who understand the message of course and don't feel differently. Having said that, the story is really engaging and it moves with an impeccable pace overall. More than decent and well done

I just came from seeing this movie at the Tribeca Film Festival. What a treat. I wanted to see it because it seemed incredible that the Swiss did not grant women the right to vote until the 1970's. How could such a country be so backward on women/human rights. Women were not allowed to vote, open their own bank accounts, or take a job without the permission of their husbands. Amazing! The acting was so natural and the cause so relevant today when women's rights are still under attack. One of the best movies with a message that I have seen in a long time. Brought back many memories I had of the women's movement in the U.S. in the 70's. Wonderful talk back after the movie with the director and some of the actresses.

Just saw this film, read a scathing review here, and felt compelled to balance the scales for this great movie. We loved it! Visually it is 100% on point: the cinematography, costumes, hair, sets, and styling. The acting was also very strong, and the script solid. Not sure what the negative reviewer watched, but we felt it was a great ensemble cast that achieved many emotional, nuanced moments. I am drawn to "period pieces" like this and found it to be quite wonderful. I will be recommending it to friends.

Wish more movies like this can be made.

The Divine Order had a great script, just the right amount of light comedy, good acting and great direction.

The subject matter itself was insightful. Although to my knowledge it's not based on actual personas, it's still relatively based on historical facts. The right for women to vote.

Funny enough many of the unfortunate scenarios focusing on a woman's place in the home or society can still ring true today.

I just wish movies like this can be better advertised. The only reason I came across this film is by researching for the best films on Kanopy. It's make you wonder how many good films out there go unnoticed.