February Collection Focus: Kathryn Bigelow & Female Directors

February’s Collection Focus will celebrate Kathryn Bigelow, along with female filmmakers from the early days of cinema to the present day.

‘I’m drawn to filmmaking that can transport me. Film can immerse you, put you there.’ – Kathryn Bigelow.

February is officially Galentine’s. To celebrate it, we are looking at women filmmakers. Featuring figures from the early days of cinema, such as Alice Guy Blaché and Mabel Normand, to today’s big hitters Greta Gerwig and Emerald Fennell, as well as our special focus, Kathryn Bigelow. Come explore books about the films, history and names who made cinema magical.