
An Army of Women
Director: Julie Lunde Lillesæter
A group of women in Austin, Texas, join forces to legally challenge the system that allowed their rapists to walk free.
When Amy, Marina and Hanna’s rape cases are dismissed by the Austin police, all three women try to find a way to rebuild their lives. They join forces with twelve other women in a ground-breaking federal class-action lawsuit, the first to argue that sexual assault isn’t prosecuted because it’s a crime that predominantly affects women. The group is determined to hold police and prosecutors accountable for their inaction, but their resilience is tested as they face setbacks from the system they hope to change. Ultimately, AN ARMY OF WOMEN offers a hopeful look into a movement that aims to change the future for women everywhere.
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Credits
Director & DP: Julie Lunde Lillesæter
Producers: Natalya Sarch, Arne Dahr, Julie Lunde Lillesæter
Executive Producer: Julia Dahr
Co-producers: Jessica Wolfson (USA), Maria Willer and Bernhard von Hülsen (3B Produktion, Germany)
Editors: Trude Lirhus, Mathias Askeland
Composer: Therese Aune
Sound Designer: Liana Degtiar
Colorist: Tom Chr. Lilletvedt
Sales Agent: Together Films
Impact Partner: Together Films
AWARDs
“The filmmakers portray the women as brave warriors, not as victims, and succeed in making the story of the legal process exciting for the viewers — a feat in itself! The film documents serious system failure, and by right should lead to changes far beyond the borders of Austin, Texas.”
Special Jury Award for Perseverance and Bravery – Dallas International Film Festival, 2024
Audience Award – Oslo Pix, 2024
Best of Austin Critics Pick – Austin Chronicle, 2024
Honorable Mention – Bergen International Film Festival, 2024
Nominee, Cinema For Peace Dove For Women’s Empowerment – 2025