Maria Engel

Maria Engel’s filmography, honestly, is kinda wild if you’re into that offbeat, artsy side of cinema. Take Dr. Sander’s Sleep Cure, for example. The whole thing’s wrapped up in this eerie vibe, like you’re never sure if what you’re seeing is real or just a fever dream. The story follows Dr. Sander, a sleep specialist with a reputation for curing people who just can’t catch a break in the dream department. Except, her techniques? Let’s just say they’re not exactly FDA approved. Patients start showing up for her mysterious “sleep cure,” and, sure, at first everyone’s excited to finally get some rest. But things get weird, fast. Nightmares bleed into reality, insomnia turns into obsession, and Dr. Sander’s own sanity? That’s on pretty thin ice. Then there’s Marzanna, which is a whole different beast. This one digs into old Eastern European folklore, dragging it right into the modern world. It’s named after the Slavic goddess of winter and death—cheery stuff, right? The plot’s centered around a small town where things have gone seriously off the rails since a local girl disappeared. Engel plays a woman haunted by visions and dreams she can’t explain, all while the town’s secrets start bubbling to the surface. There’s a lot of snow, a lot of moody atmosphere, and honestly, the tension could cut glass. Basically, you’re signing up for a ride that’s equal parts creepy and weirdly beautiful. Engel just has a knack for picking stories that get under your skin.