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Scene from Margot at the Wedding (2007)
Scene Details
| Duration: 35 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Gunde |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 10 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 640x352 | Added: 2008-Sep-08 |
Actresses in this Scene
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Birth Name: Jennifer Lee Morrow
Birth Date: 1962-02-05
Birth Place: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Details
Alternate Names: Jennifer Leigh, JJL, Jennifer Leigh Morrow, جنیفر جیسون لی, 珍妮佛·傑森·李
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
- The Spy Who Never Was (1976) as Girl Playing with Ball (uncredited)
Most Important Roles:
- Short Cuts (1993) as Lois Kaiser
- The King Is Alive (2000) as Gina
- eXistenZ (1999) as Allegra Geller
- Road to Perdition (2002) as Annie Sullivan
- Backdraft (1991) as Jennifer Vaitkus
- The Machinist (2004) as Stevie
- In the Cut (2003) as Pauline
- Rush (1991) as Kristen Cates
- Synecdoche, New York (2008) as Maria
- Kansas City (1996) as Blondie O'Hara
Career Highlights:
- Short Cuts (1993)
- The King Is Alive (2000)
- eXistenZ (1999)
- Road to Perdition (2002)
- Backdraft (1991)
- The Machinist (2004)
- In the Cut (2003)
- Rush (1991)
- Synecdoche, New York (2008)
- Kansas City (1996)
Awards
Awards:
- Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress (1990)
- MTV Movie Award for Best Villain (1993)
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress (1994)
- Genie Awards (2005)
Full Biography
Jennifer Jason Leigh, born Jennifer Leigh Morrow on February 5, 1962, began her acting career during the 1970s on television and made her film debut in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982). She gained critical acclaim for roles in films like 'Last Exit to Brooklyn' (1989), 'Single White Female' (1992), and 'The Hudsucker Proxy' (1994). Leigh was nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Dorothy Parker in 'Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle' (1994). She starred in 'Road to Perdition' (2002) and had a recurring role on 'Weeds' (2009–2012). Leigh received critical acclaim for her voice work in 'Anomalisa' (2015) and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'The Hateful Eight' (2015). She starred in Netflix's 'Atypical' from 2017 to 2021 and appeared in films like 'Annihilation' (2018) and 'Possessor' (2020). Leigh also had a notable stage career, receiving a Drama Desk nomination for her off-Broadway performance in 'Abigail's Party' and making her Broadway debut in 'Cabaret'.
About the Movie: Margot at the Wedding (2007)
Release Year: 2007
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Kizkardesim Evleniyor, Margot und die Hochzeit, Margot y la boda, Il matrimonio di mia sorella
Director: Noah Baumbach
Writer: Noah Baumbach
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
- Producer: Scott Rudin
- Co-Producer: M. Blair Breard
Companies: Paramount Vantage, Scott Rudin Productions
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- 3 wins & 13 nominations
Similar:
- East Side Story (2006)
- The Hebrew Hammer (2003)
- Passion of Mind (2000)
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975)
- Dog Tags (2008)
Keywords
Keywords: family, jealousy, long island, new york, neighbor, sibling relationship, sister sister relationship
Story
Margot Zeller, a short story writer with a sharp wit and tongue, arrives unexpectedly at her estranged sister Pauline's wedding rehearsal dinner on Long Island. The event is being held at their family seaside home where Pauline lives with her daughter and fiancé Malcolm, an unemployed musician/artist/depressive. Margot aims to rekindle her bond with Pauline but chaos ensues as she brings along her teenage son Claude and becomes involved in the family's complex dynamics. Margot's cutting remarks, particularly towards Claude and Malcolm, cause tension while Pauline shares a secret with Margot that she promptly tells Claude. Margot's disapproval of Malcolm is evident as she undermines him, and her own marital problems and nearby lover further complicate matters. The film offers a candid look at family life, sibling relationships, jealousy, and cruelty both within and outside the family.
Summary
Margot at the Wedding is a 2007 comedy-drama directed by Noah Baumbach, known for his biting social commentary and exploration of family dynamics. The story centers around sisters Margot (Nicole Kidman) and Pauline (Jennifer Jason Leigh), who haven't spoken in years but reunite on the eve of Pauline's wedding to Malcolm (Jack Black). Set amidst their Long Island family home, the film delves into sibling rivalry, jealousy, secrets, and cruelty as Margot disrupts the family's equilibrium. With a cast that includes Frances Conroy, Ciarán Hinds, and Zac Efron as Margot's son Claude, Margot at the Wedding offers a subversively funny yet raw portrayal of family life.