“Humans have only one ending, ideas live forever.” ―
Beginning in ultra-low budget ‘mumblecore’ dramas before graduating to popular American indies (such as FRANCES HA) as an actor and now a prominent Hollywood filmmaker, Greta Gerwig is one of the most successful female directors of all time, winning both critical acclaim and strong box office with LADY BIRD, LITTLE WOMEN and BARBIE. Triskel Arts Centre presents these notable films in a season dedicated to this exciting and talented artist from Mon 15 Sep – Wed 17 Sep.
Lady Bird (15A): In LADY BIRD, Greta Gerwig reveals herself to be a bold new cinematic voice with her solo directorial debut, excavating both the humour and pathos in the turbulent bond between a mother and her teenage daughter. Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson fights against but is exactly like her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mom, a nurse working tirelessly to keep her family afloat after Lady Bird’s father loses his job.
Little Women (PG): Writer-director Greta Gerwig has crafted an adaptation of Little Women that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. In Gerwig’s take, the beloved story of the March sisters is both timeless and timely.
Barbie (12A): To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. Co-written (with Noah Baumbach) and directed by Greta Gerwig, this film was a phenomenal success on released (it currently holds the record for being the most financially successful film at the Irish box office to date) and was critically acclaimed for its witty and subversive treatment of the Barbie toy line.
Tickets available now.
