Maya Montañez Smukler
Historian
USA
Voted for
| Film | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| Working Girls | 1931 | Dorothy Arzner |
| The Bigamist | 1953 | Ida Lupino |
| ONNA BAKARI NO YORU | 1962 | Kinuyo Tanaka |
| One Way or Another | 1977 | Sara Gómez |
| Born in Flames | 1983 | Lizzie Borden |
| Desperately Seeking Susan | 1985 | Susan Seidelman |
| The Piano | 1992 | Jane Campion |
| The Watermelon Woman | 1997 | Cheryl Dunye |
| Monsoon Wedding | 2001 | Mira Nair |
| Things behind the Sun | 2001 | Allison Anders |
Comments
The camaraderie, the marriage, the reputation, the romance, the revolution, the city, the mother and daughter, the historian, the bride, and the music. These films have meant so much to me and I return to them often. Some – thanks to recent preservation and access efforts – are new favourites. The creative vision and artistic range of these filmmakers keep me curious, challenged and watching.