Movies by Adriana Maggs

Adriana Maggs is a rising talent in Canadian cinema, known for her bold, empathetic approach to complex human stories. As both a director and writer, Maggs has a keen eye for character and a talent for finding the universal in the specific. Her debut feature, 2009's Gown Up Movie Star, established Maggs as a filmmaker to watch. Set in a remote Newfoundland town, the film is a gritty yet tender portrait of a teenage girl navigating a dysfunctional family and her own burgeoning sexuality. Maggs brings a naturalistic style and a deep understanding of her characters to this coming-of-age tale, infusing it with a poignant, melancholic tone. In her subsequent films, Maggs has continued to explore themes of isolation, identity, and the human condition. The 2019 drama Goalie follows a troubled hockey player struggling with the pressures of fame, while I Dare Not Go (2004) is a haunting psychological thriller that delves into the darkness of the human psyche. Throughout her work, Maggs demonstrates a gift for eliciting powerful performances from her actors and crafting richly detailed, atmospheric worlds. With a focus on character over plot and a willingness to tackle challenging, morally ambiguous subject matter, Adriana Maggs is carving out a distinctive voice in Canadian cinema.