Underrated Movies to Watch With Your Girls

The magic of cinema is such that it hooks us with its storytelling and allows us to travel with characters, taking in all their unique experiences. The joy of seeing your favourite character flourishing is unprecedented, and often gives us a sense of hope and comfort as they conquer challenges. After a not-so-great day at work, there's nothing more encouraging than watching your favourite female character navigating conflicts and struggles, while finally getting it all together at the end, to strike back harder and stronger.

Great cinema has a lasting impact, so, we are here to liven up your binge time with our recommendations.
Cue: Celebrate and cheer these amazing female leads with your girls over a well-meaning laidback weekend with them:

Persepolis (2007): The autobiographical drama directed by Marjane Satrapi and Winshluss, is based on Satrapi's graphic novel and illustrates her journey in pre and post-revolutionary Iran and in Europe. A punk-loving, rebellious teenager tries to strike a balance between modernity and religion in a political background of the 70s and 80s.

20th Century Woman (2016): Directed by Mike Mills, the coming-of-age story which was nominated for a Golden Globes award, tells the story of a single mother who enlists the help of two young women to raise her teenage son. 

Fire (2016): Directed by Deepa Mehta, the movie was one of the first to portray a lesbian relationship, depicting the journey of two women who share an intimate bond in a close-minded society. 

Mustang (2015): The Turkish language drama is directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven and is based on the life of five adolescent sisters fighting for liberation in a patriarchal society.

15 Park Avenue (2005): Directed by Aparna Sen, this film sheds light on the life of a schizophrenic patient, Meethi, who lives with her sister Anjali. The movie addresses social issues and shares both their perspectives.

The Colour Purple (1985): Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film portrays the life of a southern woman who struggles to find her identity as a victim of abuse.

To The Bone (2017): Directed by Marti Noxon sheds light on the journey of a young woman embracing life while dealing with anorexia.

We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011): Parenting can be overwhelming, and Lynne Ramsay's movie doesn't fail to express the concept with a new perspective where a mother struggles to bond with her son. The changing circumstances lead to a tragedy, the movie is dark and forces you to think about the choices you make.

Appropriate Behaviour (2014): The candid comedy directed by Desiree Akhavan follows the life of Shirin, who is trying to be an ideal Persian girl but struggles to talk to her parents about her sexuality.

Orlando (1992): The period drama directed by Sally Potter and adapted from Virginia Woolf's novel portrays gender fluidity where a man wakes up as a woman in the second half of the movie. Her life continues after a deep sleep and lives to see four centuries from the perspective of both sexes.