Wanda

“Why isn't Barbara Loden more celebrated in the history of film? I don't understand. Aside from her performance and her sense of framing, I love the way she plays with genre in unexpected ways in this movie.”

Kelly Reichardt

Director, Writer

“There's an interview with Lynn where she talks about blending actors and non-actors, and for the rest of my work—which isn't a lot up until this point, but especially in Moonlight—I still use some of the things Lynn talks about.”

Barry Jenkins

Director, Writer

“This Barbara Loden movie is extraordinary. And if you haven't seen this and you haven't seen this performance, then you should stream it on the Criterion Channel right now.”

Carrie Coon

Actor

“I really have to thank Criterion for this because I didn't know about this film, and to have them bring it back was such a treat. She came out with a masterpiece.”

Kim Cattrall

Actor

“This is my favorite film right now. And Barbara Loden is a huge inspiration to me.”

Pamela Anderson

Actor

“I like this woman. She's great. Barbara Loden. I like the way she comes to the court with bigoudis.”

Isabelle Huppert

Actor

“I mean, obviously not just because it's about a woman trying to find her place, but I'm always attracted to women who subvert their fate—wanderers.”

Lina Rodriguez

Director

“People are together not because they are in love, but because they need each other. Love is something which comes later.”

Christian Petzold

Director