She Wanted To Be Burnt (2008)

A woman awakens, unsure if she's in reality, a nightmare, or a memory. Terrified by a possible wrongdoing, she flees. Writer/director Ruth Paxton explores her own recurring nightmares in this unsettling film. The series of scenes blends realistic, symbolic, and surreal elements as the protagonist runs from a truth she dreads revealing. Brief moments of peace, brought on by pleasant memories and alcohol, are brutally interrupted by the relentless pursuit of her guilt. Combining narrative and experimentation, Paxton creates a visually striking and powerfully dramatic film depicting the intense unraveling of a conscience.