Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)
Synopsis
Martha (Elizabeth Olsen) is a young woman rapidly unravelling amidst her attempt to reclaim a normal life after fleeing from a cult and its charismatic leader (John Hawkes). Seeking help from her estranged older sister Lucy (Sarah Paulson) and brother-in-law (Hugh Dancy), Martha is unable and unwilling to reveal the truth about her disappearance. When her memories trigger a chilling paranoia that her former cult could still be pursuing her, the line between Martha's reality and delusion begins to blur.
Awards
2011: Sundance Film Festival: Best Director - Drama
2011: Cannes Film Festival: Films in competition ("Un certain regard")
2011: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best First Film
2011: Independent Spirit Awards: 4 nominations, including Best First Film
2011: Gotham Awards: Nominated for Best Ensemble Performance, Director & Actress (Olsen)
2011: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: New Generation Award
2011: Critics Choice Awards: Nominated for Best Actress (Elizabeth Olsen)
2011: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Most Promising Performer and Most Promising Filmmaker
2011: Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Best New Filmmaker