Lady Bird (2017), directed by Greta Gerwig is a coming of age film which portraits the messiness of being a teenager. The teenager, Ronan’s Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson (played by Saoirse Ronan) is a work in progress. What makes the film iconic is Greta Gerwig's portrayal of Lady Bird as an unapologetic girl. The film also sheds light on the emotional hardships one has to navigate while growing up.
Twitter/ @CCortave24Noah Baumbach directorial Frances Ha (2013), played by Greta Gerwig (who also co-wrote it), navigates the life of a 27-year-old New York woman. Frances is a young woman, unsure about the direction of her life but her indomitable, free spirit is what makes her fun to watch.
Twitter/ @germ560Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), directed by Céline Sciamma, is an 18th century romance which delves into the relationship formed between an artist and her muse. The story rightfully deals with female gaze and also tactfully portrays how liberated women can be in a world without men.
Twitter/ @LindaInHR20th Century Women (2016), directed by Mike Mills is a story about a woman raising her teenage son with the help from her two young women neighbours, a punk artist (played by Greta Gerwig) and a provocative teenager (played by Elle Fanning). The film is a celebration of women, family time, cherishing connections and also the complexities of being a caretaker.
Twitter/ @smokingdunstMike Newell directorial, Mona Lisa Smile (2003), is a period drama, where a free spirited arts teacher in an all girls private school encourages the students to question the norms set by society for women and pursue their dreams.
Twitter/ @girlypopcultureThe Greta Gerwig's adaption of Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women, is a tribute to sisterhood. However, Gerwig's version remains true to the classic.
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