A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) Ana Lily Amirpour
If there’s a filmmaker who has broke out in a BIG way in the past few years it’s Ana Lily Amirpour, whose Western, black and white, vampire film made quiet waves. If you’re looking for a film that is visually distinct, you’d be hard pressed to find a more inventive film.
Persepolis (2007) Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud
At times hilarious and others heartbreaking the political animated film is a coming of age must watch with a punk rock edge.
The Babadook (2014) Jennifer Kent
Terrifying and nightmarish while also being an allegorical look at motherhood and womanhood, The Babadook is a ghost story meant to stir up fright while also asking more about what he monster under the bed is and what it represents.
The Secret Garden (1995) Agnieszka Holland
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One of the first films I can vividly recall seeing, it’s magical whimsy mixed with an air of something gothic. Based on the famous novel, the film is great for all ages.
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