20 greatest directorial debuts in film history

Citizen Kane (1941) | Image Source: RKO Radio Pictures
Citizen Kane (1941) | Image Source: RKO Radio Pictures

7) Aftersun (2022) – Charlotte Wells

Aftersun (2022) | Image Source: A24
Aftersun (2022) | Image Source: A24

Charlotte Wells' Aftersun is a poignant film on memory, loss, and father-daughter relationships. The film revolves around Sophie reflecting on a trip to a Turkish resort with her dad Calum when she returns as an adult and comes to see things in a new light. Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio, among others, are subtle in their evocative performances under Wells' intimate direction, creating a beautifully atmospheric film. Aftersun brought rave reviews and established Wells as one of the most promising new voices in cinema with a stellar personal debut.

Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma
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