Faces (1968)

A poignant glimpse into the life of a middle-aged, middle-class couple who turn to alcohol and infidelity to regain a sense of vitality. Pioneering director John Cassavetes uses suffocating close-ups and raw dialogue to examine the characters and their profound desires, achieving an unmatched sense of authentic emotion. Gena Rowlands, Lynn Carlin, and John Marley deliver astounding performances, earning recognition and making this film another icon of American independent cinema.