Frances Ha
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“I’m so embarrassed, I'm not a real person yet ”
Overview
An iconic collaboration between Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig, Frances Ha stands the test of time, holding up as a fresh and vibrant fable of modern friendship. New Yorker Frances (Gerwig) is a struggling modern dancer at odds with the position she's found herself in when her best friend/sister figure Sophie (Sting's daughter Mickey Sumner) suddenly moves out. This spurs her on to carve out a new path for herself; she's unwilling to let go of her dreams even though it's a daily struggle to just be an adult. Uncomfortable dinner parties, awkwardly goofy dates and reckless vacations care of mail-order credit cards are the familiar scenes we see, but Frances/Gerwig's enduring resoluteness and slightly daffy charm leave no room for cliché.
Why See This Film
Steering clear of the usual romantic tropes, Frances Ha is about the love and built-in camaraderie of two best friends who go through the inevitable cycles and changes of a relationship. It not only passes the Bechdel test, it sails right through. Gerwig is fascinating to watch on screen—her effortless performance is fresh, funny, and more importantly, honest.
BFFs
This film plays as part of our BFFs film series of best friends, frenemies, toxic bromances and so much more. Enjoy the second-hand emotions of watching people who love and love to hate each other, in allegedly platonic ways.
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