In this episode of Watch Next, we talk with Dr. Brittany Murray, Assistant Professor of French at the University of Tennessee, about the 2014 Bollywood film Queen. The film follows Rani, a 24-year-old homely girl who decides to go on her Paris honeymoon alone after her fiancé calls off the wedding at the last minute. We explore what travel can reveal about ourselves, its potential for self-discovery, and the liberating possibilities of solo journeys. Together, we discuss joy, emancipation, and the meaningful connections we make along the way.

Works Discussed:

Queen (Vikal Bahl, 2014)

“What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?” (Claire Dederer, 2017)