Sarah Polley and Greta Gerwig on "Frances Ha" - Conversations Inside The Criterion Collection

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'Frances Ha' is a magnificent, updated French New Wave film by way of America (even though the character does go to France). Poignant, humorous, heartbreaking, and extremely relatable, Greta Gerwig gives a career-defining performance as the titular character in a role she co-wrote with director Noah Baumbach. In this short doc about Frances Ha, acclaimed actress and director Sarah Polley gets real with Gerwig on the penetrating loneliness of New York City and how shitty it is to live an unstable life in your late 20s.
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@rominabranlopez9937 4 жыл бұрын

She's a real human being making movies about real human beings

@lola_daytona 9 ай бұрын

And Barbies!

@sophrosynemind 9 ай бұрын

That Comment didn't age well 😂

@benxamin13 5 жыл бұрын

3/4 into the movie I paused it and had one of the most intense, nicest cries of my life.

@angelokwuosa9116 4 жыл бұрын

ME TOO

@larissatavares4704 Жыл бұрын

YES!!

@vatsalasingh2515 Жыл бұрын

ME TOO

@MeganBennett1588 4 жыл бұрын

I like it when she says, "There's something when you, when you watch someone alone, you feel like you don't... you never get to do that. I mean, because if you're there, you're there." I like that. Being alone is so interesting. You are lonely, but also with yourself. Who you are to yourself can become a bit of a character or figure/being that is with you, so to speak. Not in any sense like you are having delusions or multiple personalities, just in the sense that you see yourself as you are when you are with yourself. If that makes any sense at all.

@drema1051 3 жыл бұрын

Actually I really like this comment. It's true, when do you actually get to see a person exactly as they are when they're completely alone?

@carolinarubio254 2 жыл бұрын

I have never been able to put this in words until I saw this comment

@stupidloser279 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. :')

@sofik9931 7 ай бұрын

I love this. Thank you (:

@GiantSandles 7 жыл бұрын

That movie makes you feel really good but in a way that doesn't seem deliberately crowdpleasing or cheesy in any way

@gergsar 8 жыл бұрын

This is an exceptional interview.

@amalgamated6448 4 ай бұрын

I love the Actors on Actors Variety interviews.

@JohnMoseley 2 жыл бұрын

'It's very sad on the page.' Yeah, this is what I got only on the second viewing. I think the trick is that for most of it, everything's really going cruelly wrong for her, but she's never visibly letting it get her down. She's heroic in that sense, almost like an action hero who keeps getting shot at and beaten up, but keeps cracking wise. For the viewer, I think her attitude prevents us from being conscious of the pain she's going through at first, even while it's also what makes the story matter.

@camerondiazstan 4 жыл бұрын

"I feel like I have faith in other people's ability to do that with their art and I don't know that I can do it with mine but experiencing it that way gives me a feeling of well it's worth it. I don't know if mine's worth it but someone's is worth it" Wow I'm crying

@kahsa1076 6 жыл бұрын

I adore this film, such menagerie of human frailties, failures, imperfections, small virtues--and the electric joy of connections within/without. there's a lustrous layering of meta-intentions and reflexive action. my grasping thoughts end up wordy and vague because it's really hard to put into words

@larissatavares4704 Жыл бұрын

Frances Ha is my favorite movie! I don’t know how many times I’ve seen it. I just relate with Frances and it’s so powerful when something like this happens.

@doradorina1980 6 ай бұрын

If you relate that much, you may possibky have ADHD. Source: i do too

@lolah3838 7 жыл бұрын

I love that Greta mentions Thewlis in Naked, which to me has to be probably the most compelling and interesting performance I've ever seen on film.

@sofiagual 9 жыл бұрын

Two actresses/writers with an enormous potential. I love both Sarah and Greta

@gelliegelatina 4 жыл бұрын

Sofía Gual DEFINITELY, I agree: This is how they should be described, in my opinion, "...with enormous potential."🎯

@deanroddey2881 4 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of that potential is already well realized. Sarah Polley has done some amazing work, as hs Greta Gerwig. If you've never seen "The Sweet Hereafter", watch it. One of the most amazing movies ever made and Sarah is amazing in it. And both of them have done some very good writing and directing. Also watch "Take this Waltz" which Sarah wrote and directed.

@exeuroweenie 7 жыл бұрын

I loves me some Greta Gerwig.She's so natural,low key and amiable.

@KlassicLoL 4 жыл бұрын

At 1:48 during her hypothetical play. She names her character Harold. She named her first baby 4 years later Harold.

@kerenzafour 2 жыл бұрын

Niceeee

@MarvelGirl100 8 жыл бұрын

The commentator said we have never seen a character such as Frances Ha. She is right but not a character that has been brought to the screen. Writers do this all the time. We should really go back to reading so we see these characters and their complexities. Well written and a treat to see someone such as Greta taking a chance and saying here is my work. Saw - Mistress America and was blown away. She has set the new bar. An Actor writing for Actors. This is the New Norm. .

@gelliegelatina 4 жыл бұрын

MarvelGirl100 Based on the way you began expressing your opinion/ argument here, I was almost inclined to agree with you wholeheartedly. However, ultimately, I completely dismissed this urge because: a.) I cant truly take too seriously the assertions of either of these two PHENOMENAL YOUNG WOMEN because they repeatedly failed to express them with genuine eloquence, repeatedly over-generalized when expressing them, and, quite frankly, simply because they too darned young to truly know what the heck theyre talking about. ... Bottomline example: Neither one acknowledged that, for example, Sir Charlie Chaplin, breath-takingly did what Sarah said she'd never before seen an actor do on screen, and he did it countless times❣❣

@redadamearth 10 ай бұрын

Diane Keaton in "Annie Hall" is the closest I can think of. She had the same manner of performative insecurity and not knowing how to live inside her own body when she spoke to people.

@getlifted1212 9 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoyed watching this movie at 4a.m. and watching Greta Grewig play out this fantastic role.

@paulallen2919 10 ай бұрын

I'm watching it at 4am 8 years later. Hope life is good for you

@masonwilson1295 9 жыл бұрын

The best interview in the release. Still easily one of my favorite Criterions.

@Ticklehug 9 жыл бұрын

Probably my fav movie of the last year.

@benisturning30 9 жыл бұрын

Why?

@Ticklehug 9 жыл бұрын

Ben A Because it's the movie I liked the most?

@erockstoenescu6171 9 жыл бұрын

Why?

@benisturning30 9 жыл бұрын

Ticklehug I get that but what specifically did you like about it?

@derrickforeal 9 жыл бұрын

Ben A she had to go watch it. What was it even about? I call bs comment

@d__on 3 жыл бұрын

This movie addresses things that everyone experiences but no one wants to talk about.

@HarpreetBedi01 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview, I remember seeing this movie in a small theater during a time when things weren't going so smooth in life. I felt the movie was really well made, you could very easily connect with Francis. The ending, however, didn't make much sense to me back then, it felt too sudden. After watching this interview, it does make sense.

@palelegs 5 жыл бұрын

such an incredible film, felt like I was seeing myself on screen! You can tell the interviewer really is a big fan of Greta! Great inquisitive questions

@LiterarySahitya Жыл бұрын

I feel a great resemblance when Greata tries to explain a thing and when Frances described her ideal love in that gathering scene.

@akashamitra8533 6 ай бұрын

I think this film is a quiet masterpiece. I watched again for the first time in about 10 years the other day. What a poignant, uplifting joy. Nobody really talks about how it is a celebration of friendship too - which is not something you see so much in cinema.

@rockdamic 3 жыл бұрын

It's so strange because I just re-watched Frances Ha this evening and then ended up on KZfaq looking for Sarah Polley interviews and now I found this video. And Sarah's description of her experience seeing the film for the first time is exactly how I felt about it. Had no idea what it was about and came out of it with so much bliss.

@rockdamic 3 жыл бұрын

And side note: Sarah Polley is a Canadian icon

@elkekhawam5897 9 ай бұрын

One of my all-time favorite movie … pretty timeless too - excellent interview to appreciate the movie even more! Really admire those 2 women 🌻

@kalai_doscope 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Interview.

@halsinden 3 жыл бұрын

full credit to the camera people on this, the interview is shot & coloured beautifully.

@AdamShaiken 9 жыл бұрын

I've been a fan of Sarah Polley's since "The Sweet Hereafter". I love your acting and directing, on occasion, and I found your interviewing style to be superior to both. A wonderful interview of a very interesting and talented young woman!

@lyrilljackson 8 жыл бұрын

+Adam Shaiken no it's just a frank interview but not nearly good enough

@StorytellingHeadshots 4 жыл бұрын

Falling and getting back up. Beautiful symbolic representation of the whole movie.

@gregnix 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a peek into your craft. As a non actor it's so exciting to see the process of creation from another discipline. To answer Sarah's question, I want to understand the full realm of human possibility.

@theperfectimperfect 9 жыл бұрын

i love listening to actors talking about there craft and the exuberant beauty of this film made this video all the more enticing

@barry2064 4 жыл бұрын

should be their, not there

@annietee1115 6 жыл бұрын

So smart, I love this interview

@onelove1968 9 жыл бұрын

This was fascinating. Both of them of are great. Now I can't wait to see this film.

@gabrielborjas7923 4 жыл бұрын

This was just great.

@neobakuryu804 9 жыл бұрын

Incredible movie. I remember being very sick when I saw it. (hangover), but I LOVE the movie!

@hipsterdoofus1026 8 жыл бұрын

I really like this movie. five stars

@mikebrushing1851 3 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful

@Misterpiccolo93 5 жыл бұрын

she's so so smart and thoughtful

@shelbybrown8312 4 жыл бұрын

Im so glad she is behind the camera as well now lady bird was great and little women looks just as awesome

@tls913 7 жыл бұрын

I was just about to watch the film Naked. How funny. I love Frances Ha!!! Such a great film. :-D

@JohnnyKidder 9 жыл бұрын

This interview went much better than the regular ones own vice. Sarah Polley was a much better interviewer than the regular bald guy

@tikettle 9 ай бұрын

I have never seen an interview with an actor and writer when I instinctively knew, “yeah, she’s definitely meant to be a director.”

@WilliamJCroft 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview. The "Frances Ha" character still shines through Greta.

@czarpeppers 9 жыл бұрын

Well, I think I just fell in love.

@zi784 8 ай бұрын

The anchor actually loves the film. That's so amazing.

@WillJBailey 2 жыл бұрын

One of my all-time favourite films

@skyblueerik 9 жыл бұрын

Greta is really good in this movie (which I rather enjoyed, to my surprise).

@codyjackschwartz3044 9 жыл бұрын

word, thought it was going to be terrible, but greta pretty single-handedly allures you

@MMacAttack 6 жыл бұрын

Greta gets even more beautiful the more you get to know and love her

@guydecervens 9 жыл бұрын

"There's a fine line between stupid and clever" - Spinal Tap

@thetramp123 4 жыл бұрын

Both great directors.

@cmaster2000 9 ай бұрын

Sacramento native and proud, love her

@azureflute3266 4 жыл бұрын

I like how she speaks, i mean its so unique

@MichaelMont95 9 жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of Greta even that i'll never meet her, love her

@kerenzafour 2 жыл бұрын

She has that unique quality

@noize2040 9 жыл бұрын

Sophie was the coolest character...she brings like this comfort... She NEEDS a SPINOFF! or a Francis and Sophie prequel.

@VICE 9 жыл бұрын

Actor/Director Sarah Polley (Stories We Tell) interviews Greta Gerwig about the process of writing and starring in Frances Ha. More on "Frances Ha" here: www.criterion.com/films/28560-frances-ha?q=autocomplete

@sianspherica 3 жыл бұрын

I miss Sarah Polley. Wish she would make another film.

@notchback93 9 ай бұрын

Loved Sarah Polley in GO great movie from 1999

@mhofkp 9 жыл бұрын

Sac town represent!

@lisnamoljoseph4681 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched the movie Love it

@Suitswonderland 9 жыл бұрын

Cannabis, pregabalin, diazepam and never seen the movie but this video made total sense and I understand so I don't need that movie but this video was great for thinking... really made sense about what you understand if you are on a drug, mixing in my hppd the video was so weird but perfect. Enjoy living forever in the cosmos everyone

@Psychosisfunny 9 жыл бұрын

If we can have some then we don't care. :)

@joonjoon2 9 жыл бұрын

such a great film god I love film like these...

@danield9488 10 ай бұрын

Loved Sarah Polley since Go! & Gerwig since Mutual Appreciation

@KilgoreTroutAsf 9 жыл бұрын

So, what was the initial idear of the movie?

@meunomeesantiago 4 жыл бұрын

i love great, this film definitely goes against the conventions of film itself. i love it all

@ochoapao1 4 жыл бұрын

They should do a movie together!

@igormendonca4026 6 ай бұрын

INFP with developed Ne and Te

@jaredjenkins99 4 жыл бұрын

what a great woman. love her and her work

@clash5j 9 ай бұрын

Where exactly do they discuss the "penetrating loneliness of New York City".

@thetramp123 4 жыл бұрын

I think Claudia Weill 's Girlfriends might be a bit of inspiration to Frances Ha. I'd be surprised if it wasn't. There's also an allusion to Leos Carax's Mauvais Sang.

@gelliegelatina 4 жыл бұрын

thetramp123 THANK YOU!! as Bob Marley said: "When You Know Your History/ Then You'll Know Where Youre Coming From"✌✌✌😎

@fonziegee 9 жыл бұрын

Since when do people say "instinctually" instead of "instinctively"?

@ThoughtfulThug 9 жыл бұрын

Didn't Reihan Salaam interviewed Greta Gerwig for this movie a while ago?

@nataliemay4015 3 жыл бұрын

I adore this film!!!

@Mrgingerdread1 9 жыл бұрын

Really like , wow,!

@fgcalzada8648 5 жыл бұрын

She is wonderful

@jojodunn835 3 жыл бұрын

Question as a new and inspiring actress, Mrs. Polley mentions takes, 30, as if it's too many or a lot. I always thought in the sense of Ms. Gerwig; as many takes until it flows. Is there a certain amount of takes before it is too many beyond time constraint? When do you know you're pushing to get there? Does that make sense?

@KillBob Жыл бұрын

her answer at the end was very frances ha

@fivizzano 6 жыл бұрын

She has come a LOONG WAY from "Munchausen", both equally BRILLIANT !

@AchelGrape 9 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL

@rexyswelltown2361 8 жыл бұрын

Is there a book

@JoniAntonio 9 жыл бұрын

Ive always had a crush on Greta! shes so cute!

@lucaspellarin2552 9 жыл бұрын

a good movie !

@jackpatrickfoster 10 ай бұрын

you almost want to go back and let these two women know that they are about to change cinema

@mrsupertash 10 ай бұрын

god, I love everything about this.

@xz9376 4 жыл бұрын

Everything Greta is in, i love.

@lmaka1 9 жыл бұрын

It's been 20 years since I noticed a talented young actress named Sarah Polley in Egoyan's Exotica and The Sweet Hereafter. She has barely aged at all. A deal with the devil perhaps.

@fortunewrangler8524 Ай бұрын

What a beauty!!

@deanroddey2881 4 жыл бұрын

Two ladies for whom I have genuine respect for their body of work. That's pretty much my highest compliment.

@IvoPoblete Ай бұрын

The interviewer is the Education Connection girl

@leonthesleepy 9 жыл бұрын

dont get the dislikes i loved the movie!

@clairehoagland3160 2 жыл бұрын

Two of my favorite actresses and directors!

@ruzsell6948 9 жыл бұрын

Me too:(

@evi4010 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in a Greta Gerwig binge

@hick4899 9 жыл бұрын

i cant help but imagine pony from china illinois

@odrasarahernandez1670 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you !!Shalom!! 💘

@of1300 10 ай бұрын

Frances Ha is great

@estebansteverincon7117 5 жыл бұрын

My god, Gerwig is so gorgeous.

@spidaminida 9 жыл бұрын

Ah Sarah, you'll always be Ramona to me...

@Eric090307 7 жыл бұрын

I loved Sarah Polley in her movie Guinevere. I think she suits the role really well in romantic movies and would love to see her in more. I've been waiting so long for her to be in a movie