LOS ANGELES: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter,” a drama about the challenges and taboos surrounding motherhood, was named the year’s best indie film at the Spirit Awards on Sunday.
Gyllenhaal — until now primarily known as an actress in films such as “The Dark Knight” and “Secretary” — also won prizes for best screenplay and best director, for her debut effort in both fields.
The Film Independent Spirit Awards honor low- and mid-budget movies, and the glitzy gala held at Santa Monica beach near Los Angeles could provide a much-needed boost for smaller films like Gyllenhaal’s ahead of this…