Greta Gerwig makes history with Barbie: Here’re her other best movies

Greta makes history with Barbie: Here’re her other best movies

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Greta Gerwig makes cinema history with 'Barbie' becoming the most successful debut of a female director.

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Greta's directorial effort 'Barbie' grossed $377 million worldwide in its opening weekend, making it the most successful debut of a film directed by a woman.

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Greta Gerwig's career as a director, actor, & writer has been marked by several remarkable films. Here are some of her best works in each capacity.

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In 2017, Gerwig made her directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film 'Lady Bird,' which she also wrote.

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The film received several award nominations & earned Gerwig an Oscar nomination for Best Director, making her the fifth woman to be nominated in that category.

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In 2019, Gerwig directed & adapted Louisa May Alcott's classic novel 'Little Women' as a highly acclaimed film of the same name.

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The film was nominated for several awards, including six Academy Award nominations.

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Although Greta Gerwig is better known for her work behind the camera, she has also given impressive performances as an actress.

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In ‘Frances Ha,’ she plays the titular character, a young woman trying to find her place in the world & pursue her dreams in New York City.

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The film set in the late 1970s, highlights the relationships between a single mother & the various people who help her raise her teenage son.

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