City of Women 1980

Overview

City of Women is a 1980 film centered on a man named Snaporaz who embarks on an unexpected journey. The story begins when the charismatic protagonist encounters an alluring woman while traveling on a train. Driven by curiosity, he follows her into a forest, which leads him to a hotel. Upon his arrival, he discovers that the venue is hosting a feminist conference. As the only man in attendance, Snaporaz is viewed as an unwanted presence by the attendees. He soon realizes that he has entered a phantasmagoric world where the traditional social order has been inverted. In this surreal environment, the women have successfully taken power, leaving Snaporaz to navigate a reality that challenges his perspective. The film explores his experiences as he moves through this landscape, encountering a society entirely dominated by the women gathered at the hotel. The narrative focuses on his interactions and observations within this strange, female-led domain, highlighting the tension between his presence and the collective authority of the women he encounters.