Celine Haddad

Celine Haddad’s name pops up if you’ve been anywhere near the indie film scene in the last decade. She’s not one of those faces you’d spot in every blockbuster, but her touch is all over some seriously intriguing movies. Take "Vivarium" (2019), for example—what a trip. That movie’s a rabbit hole of weirdness, with Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg stuck in this surreal suburban maze. It’s eerie, claustrophobic, and honestly, it gets under your skin. Haddad’s work behind the scenes helped give it that distinct, unsettling vibe. Then you’ve got "God’s Own Country" (2017), which, let’s be real, is pretty much the anti-Brokeback Mountain for the Yorkshire moors. It’s raw, not afraid to get its hands dirty, and there’s something so genuine about how the characters stumble through their mess of emotions. Haddad’s production choices? Nailed it. The film feels grounded and intimate—like you’re trespassing on someone’s private heartbreak. And don’t sleep on "Wolfwalkers" (2020). Animation, but not the usual sugar-coated stuff. It’s lush, hand-drawn, bursting with color and folklore. There’s a magic to it, this dreamy Irish fairytale about friendship and wildness. Haddad’s involvement here shows she’s not just a one-trick pony—she can jump genres without blinking. So, yeah, Celine Haddad might not be a household name, but she’s definitely shaping films that stick with you long after the credits roll. If you’re into movies that actually make you feel something, her filmography’s a solid place to start.