The narrative captures Kahlo’s unique artistic vision and the resilience that defined her life and work.
Bradley Cooper stars as Leonard Bernstein and also wrote and directed the film.
Maya Hawke, Carey Mulligan, Sarah Silverman, and Matt Bomer star alongside Cooper.
Its one ofSofia Coppolas best films, and Kirsten Dunsts lead performance is still revered today.
The film also benefits from some exceptional cinematography and a fierce lead performance from Felicity Jones.
The first wasJackie, which retold the story of Jackie Kennedy in the aftermath of her husbands famous murder.
Its a fierce narrative that explores the effects of grief, loss, and motherhood.
Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie star in this 2018 historical drama film, directed by Josie Rourke.
The film stars Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Saoirse Ronan, and Romola Garai.
Frida is a biographical drama directed by Julie Taymor, focusing on the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, portrayed by Salma Hayek. The film chronicles her tumultuous relationship with fellow artist Diego Rivera, played by Alfred Molina, and delves into her enduring struggles with chronic pain and disability. The narrative captures Kahlo’s unique artistic vision and the resilience that defined her life and work.
Spenceris an incredibly powerful and narratively dense film, but much of its excellence lies in its technical prowess.
Maestro is a biographical drama about the famous composer Leonard Bernstein. Bradley Cooper stars as Leonard Bernstein and also wrote and directed the film. The movie chronicles Bernstein’s life from 1946, when he met Felicia Montealegre, through his two engagements and three children. Maya Hawke, Carey Mulligan, Sarah Silverman, and Matt Bomer star alongside Cooper.
Marie Antoinette, directed by Sofia Coppola and released in 2006, explores the early life and reign of France’s iconic queen. The film portrays her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI and follows her journey from a young bride to the queen of France, culminating in the fall of Versailles.
On the Basis of Sex follows the early career of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she faced gender discrimination while embarking on a legal battle that changed the landscape of women’s rights. Starring Felicity Jones and directed by Mimi Leder, the film captures Ginsburg’s journey to overturn a century of gender inequality with her husband, Martin Ginsburg, portrayed by Armie Hammer, standing by her side.
Starring Natalie Portman as the iconic political figure Jacqueline “Jackie” Kennedy, Jackie is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Pablo Larraín. Written by Noah Oppenheim, the plot follows an interviewer as they speak with Mrs. Kennedy after the assassination of her husband.
Mary Queen of Scots is tells the story of the rivalry between Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I as they fight for control of the English throne. Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie star in this 2018 historical drama film, directed by Josie Rourke.
Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci is a 2021 drama based on Sara Gay Forden’s biographical book “The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour”, and inspired by the real-life family behind the famous fashion brand Gucci. With a star-studded cast that includes Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto, Jack Huston, and Salma Hayek, the movie focuses on Patrizia Reggiani’s determination to take over her husband’s dynasty and the events that motivated her to kill him.
Atonement is a romance and war drama released in 2007 by director Joe Wright. The film stars Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Saoirse Ronan, and Romola Garai. The film takes place in 1930s England, spanning multiple years afterward as a man is wrongfully incarcerated and then must face a war, all while wanting to get back to the girl he loves.
The Beguiled (2017) is a Southern Gothic drama directed by Sofia Coppola. Set during the American Civil War, the narrative unfolds in a Virginia girls' school where the arrival of a wounded Union soldier disrupts the equilibrium of the female inhabitants. The film stars Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, and Colin Farrell, intertwining themes of desire, jealousy, and betrayal in a confined setting.
Spencer is a biographical drama directed by Pablo Larraín, focusing on Princess Diana during her Christmas holidays with the royal family at Sandringham estate. Set in 1991, the film depicts Diana’s internal struggle as she considers ending her marriage to Prince Charles amid the pressures of royal life.
