Greta Gerwig

Actor

Greta Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter, and director known for her work in both independent and mainstream cinema. She began her career in the mid-2000s, often collaborating with filmmaker Joe Swanberg, which contributed to the "mumblecore" film movement. Gerwig transitioned into more prominent acting roles with films like "Greenberg" (2010), "Frances Ha" (2012), and "Mistress America" (2015), the latter two of which she co-wrote with director Noah Baumbach. Her performance in "Frances Ha" garnered critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. Gerwig made her solo directorial debut with "Lady Bird" (2017), a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age film that earned her Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. The film won several accolades, including the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. She continued her success with "Little Women" (2019), an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel. The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and earned Gerwig a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Throughout her career, Gerwig has been praised for her sharp writing, distinctive voice, and ability to capture authentic human experiences in her films.

Films on Sooner

Nights and Weekends

2008

80 mins

Drama, Romance

Before BARBIE, there was NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS. Greta Gerwig's early work — now exclusively on Sooner.

Hannah Takes the Stairs

2007

84 mins

Drama, Romance

Hannah, a recent college grad, spends her summer falling in and out of love, leaving destruction in her wake as she searches for romantic fulfillment.

Baghead

2008

85 mins

Horror, Comedy

Four unsuccessful actors retreat to a cabin in the woods to write a screenplay, but their concocted horror story suddenly becomes bitter reality.