Get ready for an emotional and thought-provoking journey with this collection of films from some of the most talented women directors in the industry. From Kira Muratova’s psychological drama “The Adjuster” to Anna Melikyan’s captivating fantasy “Mermaid” and Katherine Bigelow’s intense war film “The Hurt Locker”, these movies will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, exploring themes of love, loss, and humanity. Don’t miss Nancy Myers’ comedy “The Intern” and Anna Matison’s heartwarming “After you” which provides a fresh take on the romantic genre. These films from women directors are a must-see for any lover of cinema.
Kira Muratova, The Adjuster (2004)
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Kira Muratova has always had her own unique directing style. She created the most detailed portraits of Soviet and post-Soviet people and showed familiar things as if we were seeing them for the first time.
What is the movie about? The poor piano tuner Andryusha honestly works in Odessa, he passionately and mutually loves the beautiful Lina. For happiness, they lack only money, since Lina is accustomed to luxury. The case brings Andrey with a couple of wealthy middle-aged women – Anna Sergeevna and Lyuba. The charming tuner is easily rubbed into their confidence and becomes a close friend. To please Lina, but not to resort to violence, he comes up with a sophisticated plan to rob wealthy girlfriends.
Anna Melikyan, Mermaid (2007)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Many are suspicious of auteur cinema, “Mermaid” is a real art, inscribed in ordinary urban space, this is a truly original film with an author’s vision, and everyone should definitely see it.
What is the movie about? Alice is a chronic loser. But in one thing she was fabulously lucky – Alice knows how to speak with the sea and has the gift of influencing the events taking place in the world. Having reached the age of 18, Alice decides to try her luck in Moscow. In the capital, new troubles await Alice and the first love in her life … without reciprocity.
Katherine Bigelow, The Hurt Locker (2008)
Drama, Thriller, War
Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director, and the film itself won five other awards, including Best Picture.
What is the movie about? Members of an elite demining squad have been sent to one of the Iraqi cities, where almost every object poses a mortal danger. James is a bomb sapper who, despite the danger, treats bomb disposal like a game. War is his true passion. It is because of this that disagreements begin in his detachment.
Nancy Myers, The Intern (2015)
Comedy, Drama
Nancy Meyers masterfully combines sentimental comedy and touching melodrama, her films are always thought-provoking and leave a good aftertaste. The Intern, like Exchange Vacation and Simple Difficulties, is no exception.
What is the movie about? 70-year-old widower Ben Whitaker discovers that retirement is not the end. Taking the opportunity, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion store run by Jules Austin.
Anna Matison, “After you” (2016)
Drama
At the age of 21, Anna became the youngest producer in the history of Russia, having created her own production studio REC production.
What is the movie about? Temnikov is a brilliant dancer, deprived of the opportunity to dance. The injury received on stage 20 years ago and interrupted his career is progressing, and very soon Temnikov will not be able to walk, which is tantamount to death for him. The heavy character and undeniable talent turned his life into total loneliness.
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