Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut “Blink Twice” is compared to “Get Out” for women, focusing on power dynamics and the abuse of power. The film follows two young women who encounter a charming yet eerie billionaire on a private island. Kravitz wanted to highlight the absurdity of what women are expected to do in society, including smiling through trauma and pain. The cast, including Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie, played a crucial role in bringing the characters to life and conveying the emotions needed for the story. While “Blink Twice” may seem timely given recent high-profile cases of sexual misconduct, Kravitz emphasizes that the issue of power abuse extends beyond billionaires to anyone in a position of power. The film offers a deeper social commentary on how society views and expects women to behave, touching on themes of oppression and manipulation. Kravitz’s own observations and experiences inspired the creation of the film, which took nearly five years to complete. Despite comparisons to real-life figures like Jeffrey Epstein or Harvey Weinstein, Kravitz’s intention with “Blink Twice” was to explore power dynamics more broadly and spark conversations about abuse of power in various contexts.
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