EILEEN

The stagnant waters of Eileen's dull, stifled life as a solitary worker at a juvenile detention center in 1960s Boston - are unexpectedly disrupted when the institution brings in a new psychologist, the vibrant Rebecca. The fervent enthusiasm that blossoms between the two women almost immediately gives way to a closer relationship, until their fragile connection takes a dramatic turn. William Oldroyd, acclaimed for his work in theater and opera (his film Lady Macbeth received the Golden Alexander and the FIPRESCI Prize at the 2016 Thessaloniki Film Festival), reaffirms his status as one of the most audacious talents in global cinema with his second film, confirming his dedication to challenging the conventions of film genres. With the captivating chemistry between Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway as the driving force, the director takes on world literature, skillfully adapting Ottessa Moshfegh’s award-winning titular novel into an enthralling thriller. Todd Haynes’s Carol meets the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock.