Age: 42
female
Greta Gerwig is an American actress, playwright, screenwriter, and director based in NY. She has collaborated with Noah Baumbach on several films, including Greenberg (2010), Frances Ha (2012), for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination, and Mistress America (2015). Gerwig made her solo directorial debut with the critically acclaimed comedy-drama film Lady Bird (2017), which she also wrote, and has also had starring roles in the films Damsels in Distress (2011), Jackie (2016), and 20th Century Women (2016). Greta Celeste Gerwig was born in Sacramento, California, to Christine Gerwig (née Sauer), a nurse, and Gordon Gerwig, a financial consultant and computer programmer. She has German, Irish, and English ancestry. Gerwig was raised as a Unitarian Universalist, but also attended an all-girls Catholic school. She has described herself as "an intense child". With an early interest in dance, she intended to get a degree in musical theatre in New York. She graduated from Barnard College in NY, where she studied English and philosophy, instead. Originally intending to become a playwright, after meeting young film director Joe Swanberg, she became the star of a series of intellectual low budget movies made by first-time filmmakers, a trend dubbed "mumblecore". Gerwig was cast in a minor role in Swanberg's LOL (2006) in 2006, while still studying at Barnard. She then appeared in many of Swanberg's films, and personally co-directed, co-wrote and co-produced one entitled Nights and Weekends (2008). She has worked with good quality directors such as Ti West (The House of the Devil (2009)), Whit Stillman (Damsels in Distress (2011)), or Woody Allen (To Rome with Love (2012)) but success and (international) recognition did not come until Frances Ha (2012), directed by Noah Baumbach, a film she also co-wrote. Both tall and immature, awkward and graceful, blundering and candid, annoying and engaging, Greta has won all hearts in the title role of Frances Ha(liday). In 2017, she wrote and directed the highly acclaimed, semi-autobiographical teen movie Lady Bird (2017), set in 2002-2003, and starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, and Timothée Chalamet. In 2011, Gerwig received an award for Acting from the Athena Film Festival for her artistry as one of Hollywood's definitive screen actresses of her generation.
Genesis: The First Dawn is an intimate yet sweeping retelling of the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Set in the lush, mysterious Garden of Eden, this film explores the origins of love, temptation, and freedom. Through a blend of powerful drama and stunning visuals, the story is brought to life as Adam and Eve, the first humans, discover the beauty of innocence and the allure of knowledge, ultimately grappling with the consequences of their actions. Our narrative follows Adam, a man with a boundless curiosity about life and nature, and Eve, a fierce, free spirit whose intelligence and independence compel her to push boundaries. When they encounter the enigmatic Serpent, their lives spiral into a whirlwind of wonder, conflict, and irreversible change. Rather than simply re-enacting the well-known tale, Genesis delves deeply into their decision's emotional and moral implications, portraying Adam and Eve as complex, relatable characters whose story resonates with modern themes: the cost of freedom, the pain of separation, and the strength to rebuild. With Genesis: The First Dawn, audiences will see the Garden of Eden as never before—its vibrant, otherworldly landscape both enchanting and foreboding, reflecting the inner turmoil of our protagonists. The film will pull viewers into the heart of an ageless story, showing how humanity's journey truly began from the first act of defiance.
