Top five best movies featuring strong female leads. Trailers

Every era has its own admirable heroines. These are women of extraordinary character who are often the inspiration for authors and directors alike.

OBOZREVATEL offers a selection of the five best films featuring strong female leads.

Mona Lisa Smile, 2003

A romantic drama directed by Mike Newell about the lives of students at US Wellesley College for Women in the 1950s, when patriarchal views were still strong in the country and the word "feminism" was perceived as an insult.

Teacher Ann Watson (Julia Roberts), leaves her fiancé in Los Angeles to inspire her students to fight for their rights and independence, becoming their favorite.

What Happened, Miss Simone?, 2015

A Netflix documentary drama about the popular American singer Nina Simone. An African-American, Simone was a passionate civil rights activist. At the peak of her fame, she left her family, country, career, and fans to go to Liberia.

Gaga: Five Foot Two, 2017

The documentary is a frank and honest look at the life of a superstar. The singer talks about her struggle with pain, her health problems, and the hard work she does every day to conquer the world. "This is a Lady Gaga you've never seen before," comments Chris Moukarbel, the film's director.

Roma, 2018

Roma was the first Netflix film to win the prestigious Palme d'Or and Oscar awards. It is an epic story about Mexican women directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The film takes place in Mexico City in the 70s, when the city was protesting almost non-stop.

The Duchess, 2008

The Duchess is a historical drama about the fate of Duchess Georgiana Cavendish, directed by Saul Dibb. Her beauty and charisma brought her success in society, while her passion for gambling and love brought her disgrace. The movie premiered on September 3, 2008. It is not recommended for children under 13.