Barbie Interview: Greta Gerwig Revived 1950s Techniques to Create the Movie

Director Greta Gerwig instantly felt like the perfect fit to bring Barbie to life on screen as soon as her involvement in the film was announced. Both of her previous directorial projects — 2017's Ladybird and 2019's Little Women — well capture the distinct experience of girls' adolescence, so what better choice to helm a project that puts the spotlight on a powerhouse symbol of childhood and growing up than her? Sure enough, Gerwig's Barbie movie is phenomenal and the quality of the film is being rewarded big time at the box office.

With Barbie being a staple on toy shelves since 1959, Gerwig made the choice to utilize some era-appropriate filmmaking techniques for the Barbie Land scenes. During her chat with Collider's own Perri Nemiroff, Gerwig detailed how they captured the film's transportation scenes and discussed the extent of practical effects needed to accomplish them.

Hear all about it in this Barbie interview!

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[naomm]

people who have discovered greta gerwig as a filmmaker through barbie are in for an absolute treat. her two films as sole director & writer : ladybird (2017) and little women (2019) are two incredible and heartfelt movies and you will fall in love with her all over again.

[roderick]

Greta seems like such a nice, sweet, and very down to earth person and you can tell she's incredibly excited amd incredibly nervous about the release of this movie. im ashamed to say i haven't seen Ladybird or Little Women but im watching this movie today and i am so excited that this will be the first movie I've seen by this great filmmaker.

[aeodaxolovivienobus]

I don't know why, but I really like the sound of Greta's voice. I have always found her soothing to listen to. She seems really nice.

[cuchelo]

I know financial success isn't necessarily the primary motivation for artists like Greta, but in a real, practical way it translates into more people seeing her work and more opportunities for her and other filmmakers who have her vision and that makes the incredible opening this weekend so special for me.

[MrJoseoz]

ilove the BARBIE MOVIE, tomorrow will be my 4th time,

[grafffuller]

Give us more of this conversation, please.

[haileeraestout]

I Grew Up Well "PLAYING" With Barbie

[Gavin]

I don't mean to be rude. But Greta is looking a little chunky. I hope she is ok