Olympe(s)

1789. While France is undergoing unprecedented upheaval, Olympe, an author, stage director and theatre troupe leader, attempts in vain to have her play Zamore et Mirza performed at the Comédie-Française. The rejection she receives stems from nothing other than ordinary misogyny.

Olympe is gripped by a rage as powerful as the turmoil echoing through the streets of Paris.

She joins the fight, taking an active part in building a new society.

Like many female citizens, she believes the man in "All men are born free and equal" also includes women.

Except, actually, no. Not really...