Thelma and Louise: A Feminist Western

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Thelma and Louise tells the story of two women who escape with their macho and overcome the oppression against them.


Thelma is married to a man who is a classic macho and Louise is an independent waitress. The two women plan a weekend getaway to break the monotony of their lives, but this getaway turns into a criminal escape with an unexpected event. In a bar, Louise shoots and kills a man who tries to rape Thelma. After this incident, both of them find the solution in running away.

In the early 1990s, such stories were usually in male-oriented movies. However, Ridley Scott decided to film this story and created a western movie from the perspective of women. With the magnificent performances of Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, Thelma and Louise has a special place in the hearts of viewers. The film shows how women gain their own freedom and express themselves in a male-dominated society.

The film had a strong impact on viewers and became an important symbol of women's empowerment and liberation. At the same time, the film was shot in various locations across America, often in vast desert landscapes and open roads.