Your attention to 7 indie films that are in the Netflix catalog, from melodramas to dystopias.

Netflix's catalog has a huge number of films of various genres and directions, so everyone can find something to their taste. Today we invite you to consider 7 indie films that you can watch on Netflix right now.

Note: many know that Netflix offers different content in different regions, so the list only includes films that can be found in Russia.

Newness (2017)

The work of Drake Doremus, known for the film "Like Crazy" with Jennifer Lawrence and Anton Yelchin, invites viewers to immerse themselves in the era of online dating, casual sex, and open relationships. The characters of Nicholas Hoult and Laia Costa live in such a world and try to be careful with each other's freedom, but the love that suddenly arises between them cannot help but act as an insurmountable obstacle. A sensual and touching film about love in the conditions of the wayward 21st century.

The Bad Batch (2016)

Indie films often go beyond the melodramatic and comedy genres. The work of Ana Lily Amirpour, for example, is a true post-apocalyptic and dystopian film in one. According to the plot, the sexy heroine of Suki Waterhouse loses a leg and an arm, but thanks to willpower and courage, she manages to escape from cannibals and embark on an incredible trip, where she encounters incredibly colorful characters played by Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey, and Jason Momoa.

Blue Jay (2016)

One of the main gems among indie films on Netflix is Alexander Lehmann's "Blue Jay" starring Mark Duplass and Sarah Paulson. This film about an unexpected meeting of former lovers is full of actor improvisation, since there was no script as such, which adds life and genuine emotions to it. This work is rightly compared to the great trilogy of Richard Linklater, but even without comparisons, this project is so original and self-sufficient that it can sneak into your list of favorite films.

Bokeh (2017)

Imagine a situation where you and your loved one went to an island remote from the mainland, and waking up, you found that there was not a single soul around except the two of you. Imagined? This is exactly the story told by the film "Bokeh" starring Maika Monroe and Matthew O'Leary.

The film raises questions in an interesting manner about whether one person is enough for complete happiness, how to cope with suddenly overwhelming depression, and whether salvation can be found in faith in God. Besides being a very interesting story with many interpretations, the film is also damn beautiful, as the events take place in mysterious and alluring Iceland.

Eighth Grade (2018)

Comedian and aspiring director Bo Burnham presented an indie film to the public in 2018 that was destined to become a real hit. A funny and instructive story about adolescence and the issues of personality formation of an eighth-grader who runs her own YouTube blog, touched the hearts of viewers around the world.

This film can lift your spirits, it can make you remember your youth, it will definitely make you laugh and once again show in all its glory the peculiarities of the surrounding life.

Horse Girl (2020)

The main surprise of 2020 was presented by director Jeff Baena in his work "Horse Girl", starring Alison Brie, who also participated in writing the script. At the center of the story is a withdrawn girl who is going through a difficult time in her life — sleepwalking begins to manifest, strange dreams with strangers disturb her consciousness, and foreseeing the future completely throws her off balance.

Then begins a fascinating scramble of genres from dark sci-fi to touching melodrama. The search for answers to the questions that arise will make you watch this film without taking your eyes off the screen until the very end.

Good Time (2017)

The Safdie brothers, who received universal recognition at the end of last year with the release of the film "Uncut Gems", a few years ago gave the world a strong and original thriller starring Robert Pattinson.

What is not in this film about two brothers, one of whom is mentally disabled: a robbery, family squabbles, a frantic pace, inventive camera techniques, a daring soundtrack, and possibly Pattinson's best role. After watching this film, you will not forget it for a long time.

To the Bone (2017)

Completing our list of 7 cool indie films on Netflix is the film "To the Bone" starring Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves. An elegant story about a young artist Ellen struggling with anorexia, came from Marti Noxon, who herself went through problems with an eating disorder. It serves as a vivid example of how to cope with a difficult situation, how to keep from falling into the abyss and accept yourself as you are.

The film does not give direct answers or specific advice, but helps to understand the essence of the problem and emphasizes the fact that you must never stop fighting. If non-traditional methods help you, please, the main thing is to find the only suitable way out for yourself.