Nomadland (2020)
“Nomadland” (2020) follows Fern (Frances McDormand), a woman who loses her job and home during the 2008 Great Recession. She embarks on a journey as a modern-day nomad, traveling across the American West in her van, taking seasonal jobs to survive. The film explores themes of loneliness, resilience, and the search for belonging, shedding light on the lives of older Americans who live on the fringes of society. Directed by Chloé Zhao, Nomadland received critical acclaim for its poetic storytelling and McDormand’s powerful performance, winning multiple Academy Awards.
