Eva Henger - Scacco Alla Regina -

For Eva Henger, this film was an attempt to break out of the "showgirl" stereotype and prove her capabilities as a dramatic actress.

At its core, "Scacco Alla Regina" is a film about female empowerment and the reclaiming of agency. Henger's protagonist is a symbol of resistance, pushing back against the societal norms that have been imposed upon her. Through her character, Henger highlights the ways in which women are constantly policed and controlled, their bodies and desires subject to the gaze of the patriarchy. Eva Henger - Scacco Alla Regina