movies by or about women opening US/Can from Wed Nov 07

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The Girl in the Spider’s Web [pictured]
Claire Foy stars in this crime thriller continuation of the Dragon Tattoo series. (male writers and director)
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Lez Bomb
Jenna Laurenzo writes, directs, and stars in this dramedy about a young woman trying to come out to her family at Thanksgiving.
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Liz and the Blue Bird
Reiko Yoshida writes and Ayano Takeda directs this Japanese animated musical drama about two high-school girls (the voices of Atsumi Tanezaki and Nao Tôyama) who play in their school band.
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Narcissister Organ Player
Performance artist Narcissister directs this documentary about the impact of her mother’s death on her life and work.
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Pimp
Christine Crokos writes and directs this drama about a female pimp (Keke Palmer). Costarring Haley Ramm, Aunjanue Ellis, and Vanessa Morgan.
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The New Romantic
Carly Stone directs and cowrites this romantic dramedy about a college student (Jessica Barden) who dates older men in exchange for gifts.
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The Long Dumb Road
Hannah Fidell directs and cowrites this comedy about two men on a road trip.
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Here and Now
Laura Eason writes and Sarah Jessica Parker stars in this drama about a woman coping with the news of a bad medical diagnosis. (male director)
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The Divide
Jana F. Brown writes this historical western drama about a ranching family struggling with a drought. Costarring Sara Arrington. (male director)
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Outlaw King
Bash Doran cowrites this historical action drama about Scottish historical figure Robert the Bruce. (male director)
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Weightless
Charlotte Colbert cowrites this drama about a reclusive man attracting unwanted attention in his small town. (male director)
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Last Letter
Xun Zhou, Zifeng Zhang, and Enxi Deng star in this Chinese romantic drama. (male writer-director)
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The Delinquent Season
Eva Birthistle and Catherine Walker costars in this romantic drama about two couples going through marital difficulties. (male writer-director)
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In a Relationship
Emma Roberts and Dree Hemingway costar in this dramedy about two couples at different stages of their relationships. (male writer-director)
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