THE DOOR BY AVA DuVERNAY

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Link to 30 seconds trailer: http://youtu.be/PBtZ1ZwDRjA
Link to behind the scenes video: http://youtu.be/TzKBi0zU96I

The Door, by Ava DuVernay, the fifth Miu Miu Women's Tale, is a celebration of the transformative power of feminine bonds, and a symbolic story of life change.

The symbolic centre of The Door is the front entrance of the protagonist's home. As she opens it to greet a friend in the powerfully framed opening scenes, she is shrouded in an oblique sadness. "In the film, characters arrive at the door of a friend in need, bringing something of themselves," explains director DuVernay. "Eventually, we witness our heroine ready to walk through the door on her own. The door in the film represents a pathway to who we are."

Clothing is also a symbol of renewal, each change of costume charting our heroine's emergence from a chrysalis of sadness. In the final scenes, she takes off her ring, pulls on long, black leather gloves, and walks, transformed by the emotive power of the clothing, through the door.

Ava DuVernay was the first African-American woman to win the Best Director Prize at Sundance Film Festival, for her second feature, Middle of Nowhere, in 2012. The Door stars Gabrielle Union, Alfre Woodard, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Adepero Oduye and singer-songwriter Goapele.

"Turn your lights on"
Written by Emanative
Performed by Emanative ft. Ahu
Courtesy of Brownswood Recording

"Chameleon" (Applejac's Sounds of Mecca Mix)
Written by Dezaray D. Frazler
Performed by Dezaray Dawn
Produced and Remixed by Cedric L. Durden
Courtesy of Sol Heir Music (ASCAP) and Sheekyvision Publishing (BMI)

"Who flew and Beyond"
Written and Performed by P. Furey
Courtesy of Furey Recording

"For love"
Written by Goapele
Performed by Goapele
Courtesy of The Debut Group

"Because"
Written and Performed by Ra-Re Valverde
Courtesy of Naznira Music Inc.

• Category

  Film & Animation

[VIDA CORNELIOUS]

Can we get the name of the music for this?

[miumiu]

Hi Vida Cornelius,

All the music is listed in the description!

[saidahb]

Thank you to Miu Miu and Miuccia Prada for giving this short film the green light. To see beautiful talented women of color of all ages and body types representing a major fashion label is truly a revolution. To see Black women portrayed as complex people and not as as some exotic commodity is a reason to celebrate.... loving this!

[paraveldg]

I'm really sorry to say this: I was expecting better - I hope my comment will not offend anyone, but I believe that this is not up to standard.

[Gabrielle Dilligard]

Is the main character Gabrielle Union?

[lysiane amougou]

awesome luv it

[tictocmm]

Beautiful short. Ava's vision is tremendously interesting.

Does anyone know where this was shot?

[GINAPAULINATUBE]

I loved loved loveed it ! The clothes, music, actresses, the story ! Loved everything! One of the best fashion films ever.

[Ngozichi Omekara]

Absolutely beautiful...the music..the actresses...captivating..encha­nting..soul stirring...kudos Miu Miu..the first song had elements of Afro beat...

[Brave Chick]

Beauty. Strength. Love.

[George Whitney]

Can a man comment? BRAVO!!! Loved it. Stunning and captivating!

[Pinkdaliah82]

Beautiful