Netflix's 'La legge di Lidia Poët' Blends Crime with Feminist History

Netflix has released 'La legge di Lidia Poët', a series that fictionalizes the life of Lidia Poët, Italy's first female lawyer, who fought for 37 years to practice law. The show, directed by Matteo Rovere and Letizia Lamartire, stars Matilda De Angelis as Poët. Each episode combines a crime case with Poët's real-life battles for women's rights. The series uses a light tone despite the dramatic subject matter. Costume designer Stefano Ciammitti drew inspiration from Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua in Venice for the protagonist's wardrobe, featuring hand-woven velvets on 18th-century looms. Jewelry, including a dragonfly brooch and Egyptian bee earrings, reflects oriental and taxidermy influences. Rovere, known for 'Veloce come il vento' and 'Il primo re', continues his focus on well-drawn female characters. The series also marks a reunion for De Angelis and Rovere. De Angelis noted the importance of telling such stories and highlighted ongoing gender pay gaps in the industry. The show is available on Netflix.