Mistress America

Directed by Noah Baumbach
Starring Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke, Matthew Shear

To celebrate the release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (From 28 July), discover one of Greta’s lesser-seen performances in this stylish screwball comedy, co-written with and directed by Noah Baumbach, who she previously worked with on her breakthrough, Frances Ha.

Lonely college freshman Tracy (Lola Kirke) makes contact with her soon-to-be step-sister Brooke (Gerwig) in attempt to settle into her New York City life. Brooke’s whirlwind personality brings both excitement and chaos into Tracy’s world, and soon she learns that beneath the surface, Brooke’s boujie lifestyle is not everything that it seems.