The Assistant (2019) - Kitty Green

Given the conceptual framework and the underlying advocacy in its intentions, the film is remarkably understated, outside of a few clumsy lines of dialogue, being rather minimalist and relying heavily on its immersive atmosphere to evoke its theme related to the underlying servitude and toxic ambiance which is often afforded in an industry defined by a few individuals who wield seemingly insurmountable power.  White-washed aesthetics and a sense of claustrophobia create an atmosphere that perfectly evokes the film's underlying intentions, one in which our character is alone despite her being so central to the day-to-day operations of the office, trapped in a toxic game.  Crafted around this 'day in the life' motif of an assistant working for a powerful film executive, the ambiance carries a palatable sense of repression and strain, with our protagonist navigating these spaces but helpless due to the power dynamics which are tinged with a underlying but intrinsic misogyny.