Writer-directorNicole Holofcenerreturns to theSundanceFilm Festival for a fourth time with biting comedyYou Hurt My Feelings.
Michaela Watkins, Arian Moayed and Jeannie Berlin also star.You Hurt My Feelingspremieres today at 6:30 p.m. MST.
DEADLINE:Youre a writer.
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How personal is this film for you?
Ive wondered about the questions that are raised in the film.
Would I be able to feel ok if someone very close to me didnt like my movies?
But if I knew it?
Somehow that would feel so embarrassing.
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DEADLINE:You worked with Julia Louis-Dreyfus on 2013 filmEnough Said.
How was it to be reunited?
DEADLINE:Any particular challenges making the film?
HOLOFCENER:First challenge that comes to mind was the fact that I got Covid in week two.
But I directed on my laptop from home, and somehow it all worked out.
Directing in pajamas isnt so bad.
Ok, it was, actually, kind of hair-pulling.
All of the actors are hilarious, and collaborating was great.
It was, actually, one of my most fun, easy shoots.
Laughter helps a lot.
DEADLINE: Your first Sundance project wasWalking And Talking in 1996.
I think its fair to call you Sundance royalty.
How do you find the first in-person festival in three years?
HOLOFCENER:Royalty, huh?
Okay am I Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle?
Or maybe Im the dead queen.
However, thank you for the compliment.
At least you didnt call me a stalwart.
c’mon dont call me a stalwart.
Its much more crowded, hard to get tickets.
The town used to feel like a film festival was going on.
Maybe its just this first weekend, but everything is mobbed.
DEADLINE:Its a challenging time for indie film.
What do think are the biggest threats to the industry?
HOLOFCENER:Im sorry but Im not going to answer [that].
There are folks who could answer that question much better than I can.
DEADLINE:Are you looking forward to the premiere?
HOLOFCENER:Im so excited and nervous to show my film on Sunday.
I havent seen it with a real audience.
I think were going to have fun.
And, of course, Im trying to see lots of other movies.
