How did Janicza Bravo's friendship with Lena Dunham develop?

Janicza Bravo and Lena Dunham's friendship blossomed during the pandemic, two years after the cancellation of their HBO series 'Camping,' as they found common ground in their "isolation style" and began collaborating on new projects.

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Janicza Bravo on Directing Lena Dunham's 'Too Much' and Her Breakout Role in 'Zola'

Q: What role did Bravo play in Dunham's Netflix series 'Too Much'?

Bravo directed an episode of 'Too Much,' allowing her to work in Dunham's world and learn from other directors she admires. Bravo's character, Kim, resonated with her own experiences of redefining her sexuality and sense of self in her 40s.

Q: How did the release of Bravo's film 'Zola' impact her career?

Bravo says the release of 'Zola' in 2019-2020 "changed her life" and allowed her to be more selective in her work, despite the film's release being delayed by a year and a half due to the pandemic.

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Janicza Bravo and Lena Dunham's friendship blossomed during the pandemic
Bravo directed an episode of Dunham's Netflix series 'Too Much'
Bravo's directing of 'Zola' was a career-changing experience

Janicza Bravo on Directing Lena Dunham's 'Too Much' and Her Breakout Role in 'Zola'

Janicza Bravo and Lena Dunham's friendship blossomed during the pandemic, two years after the cancellation of their HBO series 'Camping.' The two creatives found common ground in their "isolation style" and began collaborating on new projects.

Dunham's idea for the Netflix rom-com 'Too Much' eventually led to Bravo directing an episode, allowing her to work in Dunham's world and learn from other directors she admires. Bravo's character, Kim, resonated with her own experiences of redefining her sexuality and sense of self in her 40s.

Bravo's breakout moment came with the release of her film 'Zola' in 2019-2020, which she says "changed her life" and allowed her to be more selective in her work. Despite the film's release being delayed by a year and a half due to the pandemic, Bravo remains grateful for the opportunities it has provided.

As Bravo continues to direct acclaimed projects like 'The Bear,' she reflects on her growth as a filmmaker and the importance of surrounding herself with the right people, a lesson she's learned since her 20s.

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