12) Promising Young Woman (2020) – Emerald Fennell
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Emerald Fennell combines dark comedy and thriller in the exploration of revenge, trauma, and gender. Carey Mulligan stars in this film as Cassie, a woman seeking justice because her best friend was sexually assaulted. Fennell's bold direction and searing social commentary earned her the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The film's shocking twists and stylish visuals made it a landmark debut, establishing Fennell as a director not afraid to take on hard themes with wit and audacity, which would lead her to further success in Hollywood.
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