Next Of Kin (1984)A sly, smart and slippery comedy filled with haunting, symbolic imagery, Atom Egoyan's debut feature is a mesmerising meditation on disaffection, longing and the roles played out in modern society that secured his place at the forefront of independent cinema.Family Viewing (1988)Darkly humorous and boldly unpredictable, this complex journey into a world of brutality and sentiment uses stunning cinematic trickery and a wide range of visual media to portray the breakdown and restoration of a dislocated family unit. One of Egoyan's defining early works.Speaking Parts (1989)An intricate, beguiling labyrinth of desire, hewn from the impressive medium of video, Speaking Parts is the apotheosis of Egoyan's early style. Mysterious, mesmerising and swarming with unforgettable images, it is a true classic of indie arthouse cinema.The Adjuster (1991)Inspired by the real life fire that burnt down Egoyan's family home, this hypnotic, dream-like tale of passionate yet dislocated ch