Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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A video essay exploring how writer/director Noah Baumbach redefines the close-up shot in his 2019 drama Marriage Story starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson.

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You can learn more about the movie in this video youtu.be/3wAgM9Sl2bc
and take a look at the behind the scenes right here youtu.be/Zrj1MNlWQjQ

Check out my video essay that digs into Frances Ha — Motivated vs Unmotivated Camera Movement youtu.be/DfhI4RV5KKQ

For more Noah Baumbach thoughts, check out my Noah Baumbach tier list youtu.be/3ks8sy4rmLY

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