Film: Atonement
Year: 2007
Director: Joe Wright
Synopsis: This English drama film is about two young lovers: Cecilia and Robbie who are driven apart by a lie Cecilia’s jealous younger sister constructs. All three of them deal with it in different ways, and Cecilia’s sister tries to atone her mistake as she grows older.
Rationale: I chose this film because it is one of my favourite films. I loved the aesthetic behind it and how beautifully it captures emotions and the characters. I love watching English dramas because I feel like it’s the greatest escape from reality, and it just makes me wish I was a part of the time period since they’re usually set in the past.