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Certain Women

film by Reichardt [2016]

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Certain Women is a 2016 film directed by Kelly Reichardt. It is an anthology film that follows the subtly intersecting paths of four women in Montana. The film is based on several short stories by Maile Meloy. Critics particularly praised the performances of the ensemble cast, especially newcomer Lily Gladstone, who plays a ranch hand with a crush on a young lawyer portrayed by Kristen Stewart. The film also marked Reichardt's third collaboration with Michelle Williams and her first with Laura Dern. Certain Women was Reichardt's most commercially successful film to date, grossing over $1 million in domestic box office receipts. Reichardt is known for her slow-paced, naturalistic filmmaking style, often featuring long compositions and focusing on subtle human emotions and relationships.12

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