30 of the best films directed by women

'Barbie' hits US$1 billion at the box office in historic milestone

Stars Insider

07/08/23 | StarsInsider

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The lack of female representation in the directing world is palpable. Many of the lists of the all-time greatest movies have very little to show in terms of artistic output from women. But thankfully, times are changing! For example, Greta Gerwig has recently become one of the biggest powerhouses in Hollywood with her sensational, high-budget 'Barbie' movie. The critically-acclaimed feminist masterpiece has already broken multiple records at the box office. 'Barbie' took in US$356 million its first weekend, making it the biggest office debut from a female director in history. After 17 days in theaters, 'Barbie' passed US$1 billion at the box office. Greta Gerwig is the first woman to hit this incredible milestone alone. ('Frozen' passed a billion in 2013, co-directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck.)

'Barbie' is now the second-highest-grossing movie of the year, narrowly beaten by 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' which reached US$1.35 billion in ticket sales. Will she be able to overtake the Italian plumbers?  

Click through to see 30 more great movies directed by incredibly talented women.

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