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Paris Was a Woman

6.419961h 15mMovieDocumentary

Women (many of them lesbian) artists, writers, photographers, designers, and adventurers settled in Paris between the wars. They embraced France, some developed an ex-pat culture, and most cherished a way of life quite different than the one left behind.

DirectorGreta Schiller
WriterAndrea Weiss
ProducersAndrea Weiss·Greta Schiller

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Cast · Directed by Greta Schiller

JSJuliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson
Narrator (voice)
SB
Shari Benstock
Self
GS
Gertrude Stein
Self (archive footage)
AT
Alice B. Toklas
Self (archive footage)
JF
Janet Flanner
Self (archive footage)
SS
Samuel Steward
Self (archive footage)
MLMarie Laurencin
Marie Laurencin
Self (archive footage)
SB
Sylvia Beach
Self (archive footage)
AM
Adrienne Monnier
Self (archive footage)
GF
Gisèle Freund
Self
JB
Jean Bernard
Self (archive footage)
SS
Solita Solano
Self (archive footage)

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Paris Was a Woman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Paris Was a Woman?

Paris Was a Woman is streaming on GuideDoc and Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Paris Was a Woman on Netflix?

No, Paris Was a Woman is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on GuideDoc and Hoopla.

Is Paris Was a Woman on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Paris Was a Woman isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on GuideDoc and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Paris Was a Woman for free?

Paris Was a Woman is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.