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Benny Safdie returns to Toolkit to discuss his collaboration with Nathan Fielder on their bizarrely fascinating series #TheCurse. He walks us through what he learned making a show unlike anything we’ve ever seen — subscribe and listen to the full episode at the link in @indiewire’s bio.
May 29, 2015 · 10. The New York–born–and–raised directors Josh and Benny Safdie’s films have earned them awards from around the world, including FIPRESCI prizes and Independent Spirit and Gotham awards. Their feature films include The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008), Daddy Longlegs (2009), Lenny Cooke (2013), and Heaven Knows What (2014). Photo by ...
Lowest Rated: 63% Stars at Noon (2022) Birthday: Feb 24, 1986. Birthplace: New York, New York, USA. Filmmaker Benny Safdie did not have to search far and wide for inspiration. While he often ...
Uncut Gems. This jolt of pure cinematic adrenaline affirmed directors Josh and Benny Safdie as heirs to the gritty, heightened realism of Martin Scorsese and John Cassavetes. Adam Sandler delivers an almost maniacally embodied performance as Howard Ratner, a fast-talking New York jeweler and gambler in relentless pursuit of the next big score.
Nov 10, 2023 · 6. Benny and Josh’s first feature movie was 2009’s “ Daddy Longlegs ,” a film which drew on their childhood experience with their own father. 7. Benny has a strong connection to his Jewish heritage. “So many of the people [Josh and I] been influenced by are Jewish too,” he told the New York Jewish Week.
Dec 27, 2019 · Benny (left) and Josh Safdie stand with Adam Sandler while filming Uncut Gems . Julieta Cervantes/A24. Poor Howard. As the movie Uncut Gems starts, you can already tell the Diamond District jewel ...
Jul 26, 2023 · Benny Safdie is an acclaimed director in his own right, but over the past couple of years he’s been recognized for terrific supporting turns in films like Licorice Pizza, ...
