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Jennifer Lawrence Praises Female Directors for Their Collaborative Approach
8 Nov
Summary
- Lawrence notes female directors do not "over-direct" like some male directors
- Filmmaker Lynne Ramsay allowed Lawrence creative freedom on set
- Lawrence struggled with postpartum depression after welcoming second child
In a recent interview, acclaimed actress Jennifer Lawrence has highlighted the contrasting directing styles she has observed when working with men versus women in the film industry. According to Lawrence, female directors tend to take a more collaborative approach, allowing actors more creative freedom on set.
Lawrence provided an example of her recent experience working with director Lynne Ramsay on the film Die My Love. She explained that Ramsay "really built this world and made sure that we were all on the same page" through open communication and setting the right atmosphere, before "slowly walk[ing] back" and letting the actors explore. This approach, Lawrence said, often led to "interesting" and unexpected results.
