Tag: Female Director
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WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
“We Need to Talk About Kevin” is a 2011 psychological drama based on Lionel Shriver’s novel. The film, directed by Lynne Ramsay, explores the complex and unsettling relationship between Eva (Tilda Swinton) and her son Kevin (Ezra Miller), ultimately leading to a tragic and devastating event. The story unfolds in a non-linear format, jumping between…
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WANDA
“Wanda” (1970) is an independent film directed, written by, and starring Barbara Loden. The film, which has a stark, minimalist style, tells the story of a drifting, disaffected woman trying to navigate her bleak existence in working-class America. Loden’s film stands as a landmark of feminist cinema, capturing the aimless life of its central character…
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THE VELVET VAMPIRE
“The Velvet Vampire” is a 1971 horror film directed by Stephanie Rothman. The film stars Celeste Yarnall, Michael Blodgett, Sherry Miles, Gene Shane, and Jerry Daniels.The story begins with Lee Ritter (Michael Blodgett) and his wife, Susan (Sherry Miles), a young couple living in Los Angeles. They are approached by the mysterious and alluring Diane…
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SHORT FILM: DRIVING THERE
“Driving There” is a 2024 short film written and directed by Marlaina Smith. The film delves into the depths of grief, portraying a deeply personal and poignant journey as two strangers serendipitously intersect; they unearth a shared purpose, forging an unbreakable bond. The film opens at a remote and very windy gas station, where Daniel…
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SHORT FILM: EN MOI aka IN ME (NSFW)
“En Moi,” which translates to “In Me,” is a 2016 French short film co-written and directed by Laetitia Casta and is also her directorial debut.Casta co-wrote the screenplay with Maud Ameline. The film stars Yvan Attal as the film director, model Lara Stone as the woman, and Mathilde Bisson as the actress. The movie centers…
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