Based on ratings from 50 critics from different countries, the top 20 films directed by women were named. The final rating was formed based on average statistical estimates.
The selection includes two films each by Agnès Varda, Jane Campion, Chantal Ackerman, Claire Denis and Elaine May.
20. “Happiness” (1965) Agnès Varda
19. Almost Dark (1987) Kathryn Bigelow
18. “Winter’s Bone” (2010) Debra Granik
17. Bright Star (2009) Jane Campion
16. “The Piano” (1992) Jane Campion
15. “Harlan County, USA” (1976) Barbara Kopple
14. “Micky and Nicky” (1976) Elaine May
13. “The House is Black” (1963) Foruh Farrokhzad
12. Lost in Translation (2003) Sofia Coppola
11. The Babadook (2014) Jennifer Kent
10. “Every day there is trouble” (2001) Claire Denis
9. News from Home (1977) Chantal Akerman
8. “Cleo from 5 to 7” (1962) Agnès Varda
7. “Mick’s Detour” (2010) Kelly Reichardt
6. A New Leaf (1971) Elaine May
5. Wanda (1970) Barbara Loden
4. Afternoon Children (1943) Maya Deren
3. “Daisies” (1966) Vera Khitilova
2. “Good Job” (1999) Claire Denis
1. “Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai Commerce, Brussels, 1080” (1975) Chantal Akerman
The author of the rating also edited a clip with footage from different films to show the common features of all these films.