13 modern directors and their masterpieces

6) Greta Gerwig – Lady Bird (2017)

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Lady Bird is a coming-of-age story that feels real and personal. Greta Gerwig brings her own experiences to the film, and it shows. Saoirse Ronan plays Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, a teenager trying to figure out her place in the world. The movie focuses on her relationship with her mother, played by Laurie Metcalf. Their arguments feel like real conversations families have. Lady Bird’s struggles with friends, love, and college dreams hit close to home.

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