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Greta Gerwig, responsible for the year’s biggest hit, “Barbie”, revealed her favorite directors of all time.
Greta Gerwig returned to the world with the biggest hit of the year, “Barbie”. The film starring Margot Robbie, Ryan GoslingYes Liu, Will Ferrellamong others, tells the story of the best-known doll of all time.
Sergio Burstein, from the Los Angeles Times, classified “Barbie” as “one of the best films of the year in cinematographic terms. Probably the best comedy we’ve seen in a long time and an extraordinarily entertaining product that promotes the value of seeking a more cohesive society.” Of all the actors in the film, the highlight goes to the monologue by America Ferreira.
Before this rosy success, Greta Gerwig had already distinguished herself as a director with “Ladybird” (2017) and “Little women” (2019) – all the films shared a powerful protagonist feminine.
In an interview given to crash, the director said, “I was much more interested in women writers, artists, playwrights and filmmakers.” In this sense, she revealed who her favorite filmmakers are.
CLAIRE DENIS
The 75-year-old French director has an impressive career where her films address themes such as colonialism, post-colonialism and the structural problems of her country.
“Beau Travail” (1999) was considered one of the best movies of the decade. The film received an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. His filmography includes films such as “Trouble Every Day” (2001), “35 Shots of Rum” (2008), “White Material” (2009) and “High Life” (2018).
AGNÈS VARDA
One of the most important names in French cinematic history, Agnès Varda, is an example for all future filmmakers.
He was born in Belgium but made his career in France. The director passed away in 2016 but was one of the most important names in New Wave in the 1950s and 1960s. Her films addressed important social issues in an experimental documentary style.
One of the director’s latest films “Varda by Agnès” (2019), had an almost perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes – 98% out of 100%. Adam Graham, from Detroit News, wrote, “Varda by Agnès offers an essential look at the creative mind. It’s not often that filmmakers reveal themselves so openly when looking back on their careers and it’s a pleasure when they do.”
MIA HANSEN-LOVE
Also of French nationality, Mia Hansen Love works his films around family and romantic relationships.
Three of her best films, “Eden”, “Father of My Children” and “Things to Come”, focus on the most important moments in the director’s life.
Do you know the work of these professionals?zadoras?
