American Honey (2016 Andrea Arnold & scr)

Andrea Arnold takes on America (and makes a pertinent study of it). She strikes gold again with an unknown lead who is 100% of this long but transfixing film. The director spent a lot of time hanging out with the real kids who sold magazines and partied - the most interesting music collection reflects their own tastes. This is Sasha Lane, last minute casting, who's in every scene:

Andrea and Robbie Ryan film with an intense, hand held camera in 4x3 for intimate concentration:

Intimate is a great descriptor for Andrea - she and Robbie (who's like the British Chivo) are always showing a foot, a tattoo, a bird or insect.

Shia Labeouf and Riley Keough are the non-unprofessionals, the latter (Elvis's grandaughter!) makes an impression as their tough boss.

Often you think it's going to go somewhere it doesn't. Won Jury Prize at Cannes.