Lady Bird

Lady Bird

16–
dir. Greta Gerwig
USA 2017 / 94’
Polish subtitles

If jumping out of a moving car could mean winning an argument, Lady Bird sees no reason not to do it. But how will the young rebel cope with making the most important decision of her life?

Family problems, fragile relationships, and the search for her own identity are just some experiences our rebellious protagonist faces during her final year of secondary school. With important decisions that will shape her future looming, Lady Bird is above all trying to answer the question of who she really is. Every attempt to find an answer leads to further doubts and new tensions.

Lady Bird is an insightful coming-of-age film that portrays the emotional turmoil of the final year of secondary school with great tenderness and humour. It feels as authentic as your own experiences may seem when you recognise a part of yourself in it – even when it comes to issues that are not always easy to talk about.

Did you know that…
…Lady Bird is not the protagonist’s real name, but a nickname she gave herself? It is her way of constructing her identity and breaking away from whom she used to be.

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The film deals with sex and substance use, and contains strong language.

Awards

2018
Golden Globes
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Saoirse Ronan)
2018
AACTA Awards
Best Screenplay (Greta Gerwig)
2018
Independent Spirit Awards
Best Screenplay (Greta Gerwig)
2018
Palm Springs Film Festival
Desert Palm Achievement Award for Best Actress (Saoirse Ronan)
2017
National Board of Review
Award for Best Director (Greta Gerwig), Best Supporting Actress (Laurie Metcalf)
2017
New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC)
Best Film, Best Actress (Saoirse Ronan)
2017
LAFCA
Best Supporting Actress (Laurie Metcalf), New Generation Award (Greta Gerwig)
2017
National Society of Film Critics (NSFC)
Best Screenplay (Greta Gerwig), Best Supporting Actress (Laurie Metcalf)

Creators

Director
Greta Gerwig
Screenplay
Greta Gerwig
Cinematography
Sam Levy
Editing
Nick Houy
Music
Jon Brion
Main cast
Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, Timothée Chalamet, Beanie Feldstein
Producers
Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Evelyn O'Neill
Production
IAC Films, Scott Rudin Productions, Management 360
Sales
A24
Original language
English