The correct answer is (b), The Power of the Dog.
The Power of the Dog is a 2021 American psychological western film written and directed by Jane Campion, based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Thomas Savage. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. It is set in 1925 and follows a pair of wealthy Montana brothers who come into conflict with each other when one of them marries a widow with a teenage son.
The Power of the Dog was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for Campion’s direction, the performances of the cast, and its cinematography. The film received 12 nominations at the 79th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture â Drama, Best Director for Campion, and Best Actor â Motion Picture Drama for Cumberbatch. It won two awards: Best Motion Picture â Drama and Best Director for Campion.
Dune is a 2021 American epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, and Eric Roth. It is the first of a planned two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert, primarily covering the first half of the book. Set in the far future amidst a feudal interstellar society in which various noble houses control planetary fiefs, the film follows Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy.
Dune was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its visuals, score, and performances, particularly Chalamet’s. The film grossed over $400 million worldwide against a production budget of $165 million, making it the highest-grossing film of 2021. It received ten nominations at the 94th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
King Richard is a 2021 American biographical sports drama film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin. It stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, Jon Bernthal, and Dylan McDermott appear in supporting roles.
The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2021, and was theatrically released in the United States on November 19, 2021, by Warner Bros. Pictures. It received critical acclaim, with praise for Smith’s performance, Green’s direction, and the screenplay. The film was also a box office success, grossing over $300 million worldwide against a production budget of $40 million.
The Lost Daughter is a 2021 American psychological drama film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, in her feature directorial debut, based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Elena Ferrante. The film stars Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Dagmara DomiÅczyk, Jack Farthing, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Peter Sarsgaard, and Ed Harris. It follows Leda (Colman), a middle-aged college professor who becomes obsessed with a young mother (Johnson) and her daughter while on vacation in Greece.
The Lost Daughter premiered at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2021, where it won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for Colman. It was released in the United States on December 31, 2021, by Netflix. The film received critical acclaim, with praise for Gyllenhaal’s direction and screenplay, Colman’s performance, and the performances of the supporting cast. It was also a box office success, grossing over $17 million worldwide against a production budget of $15 million.