Susan Mullen

Susan Mullen’s filmography reads like a highlight reel of indie cinema with heart. Her work on Maudie (2016) brings out the raw, stubborn spirit of Maud Lewis, a Nova Scotia folk artist who overcomes a tough-as-nails life and physical challenges. There’s this charm in the movie, you know? It’s all about resilience and finding beauty in the smallest corners, and you can almost smell the salty Canadian air in every frame. Then, you jump over to Brooklyn (2015), and it’s a different vibe—classic immigration tale, but with this warmth that sneaks up on you. Saoirse Ronan’s character, Eilis, leaves Ireland for New York, and suddenly you’re caught up in the ache of homesickness and the wild hope that maybe, just maybe, life will turn out okay if you take a risk. The way the movie handles nostalgia and new beginnings? Hits hard, trust me. And let’s not forget The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017), which dives into Charles Dickens’ madcap process of writing A Christmas Carol. It’s got that playful, slightly chaotic energy as we watch Dickens wrestle with inspiration, ghosts (literally and figuratively), and deadlines. The film is a love letter to storytelling, mixing whimsy with a bit of darkness—kind of like Christmas itself, honestly. Mullen’s projects are never cookie-cutter, and each film has this knack for making you actually feel something, whether it’s joy, heartbreak, or just that weird, bittersweet nostalgia that sneaks up on you when you least expect it.