Greta Gerwig

I think that the best films are the ones that make you see the world in a new way.

I'm interested in the way that people grapple with their identities.

I think that filmmaking is a way of creating a shared experience.

I'm always drawn to stories that are about transformation.

I think that the most interesting characters are often the ones who are a little bit out of step with the world.

I'm interested in the way that people try to reconcile their dreams with their reality.

I think that there's a real joy in the creative process.

I'm always trying to find the beauty in the everyday.

I think that the best art is the kind that makes you feel seen.

I'm interested in the way that people try to find their voice.

I think the thing about making movies is that you have to be willing to fail.

Lady Bird is my love letter to Sacramento, but also to my mother.

I don't think of myself as a female director, just a director.

Theater is where I learned to be vulnerable on stage.

Writing is a way to make sense of the chaos.

Barbie was about embracing the absurdity of perfection.

Little Women taught me about sisterhood and independence.

I believe in the power of stories to change the world.

Directing is like conducting an orchestra of emotions.

My films are personal because cinema is personal.