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Gyllenhaal’s ‘Lost Daughter’ triumphs at indie Spirit Awards

Maggie Gyllenhaal — until now primarily known as an actress in films such as “The Dark Knight” and “Secretary” — won best screenplay, best director and best feature for “The Lost Daughter”

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…

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