movies by or about women opening UK/Ire Oct 11

Abominable

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female codirector, female screenwriter, female protagonist
Abominable [pictured]
Jill Culton writes and codirects this animated adventure comedy about a young girl (Chloe Bennet) who helps a yeti return home.
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female director, female screenwriter, female protagonist
A Bump Along the Way
Tess McGowan writes and Shelly Love directs this dramedy, about a 40something single mom (Bronagh Gallagher) whose unexpected pregnancy mortifies her teen daughter (Lola Petticrew).
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male director, female coscreenwriter, female coprotagonist
Tehran: City of Love
Maryam Najafi cowrites this Iranian ensemble drama about ordinary people yearning for love and connection in the big city. Costarring Forough Ghajabagli and Behnaz Jafari.
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male director, male screenwriter, female protagonist
American Woman
Sienna Miller stars in this drama about a woman who raises her young grandson after her daughter goes missing. Costarring Christina Hendricks and Amy Madigan. (male writer and director)
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male director, male screenwriter, female protagonist
Suzi Q
Trailblazing American rock singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro is profiled in this documentary about her life and work. (male diretor)
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