Director Patty Jenkins recreates the 1980s for Wonder Woman 1984

Patty Jenkins (left) co-wrote as well as directed Wonder Woman 1984. PHOTOS: REUTERS, WARNER BROS. SINGAPORE
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LOS ANGELES - Patty Jenkins broke the mould - and a bunch of box records - when she directed 2017's Wonder Woman.

A critical and commercial smash, it was the first time a woman had directed a major superhero film, and the first female-directed film of any kind with a budget of more than US$100 million.

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