Female Film Critics 24/375
Raw and documentary-like in its realism, Linda Olte’s coming-of-age drama Sisters (Masas) is the moving story of a Latvian teenager who seems older than her years but in many ways is still a vulnerable child. It hinges on the powerful performance of Emma Skirmante, who makes her feature debut as 13-year-old Anastasija, a tough-acting group-home veteran who finds herself conflicted over the chance of a fresh start in America.
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Across her filmography, Australian filmmaker Claire McCarthy returns with unwavering commitment to the intersection of female experience, spirituality and trauma, revealing on screen a signature style that makes her take on Ophelia to be one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2018.
Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay give glowing performances in 45 Years, a drama about managing a marriage through a time
Read moreHooray. Yay. Yes. This. So much this. Women behaving badly. Women refusing to grow up. I mean, I would love
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