Maggie Gyllenhaal and Dakota Johnson Break Down a Scene from 'The Lost Daughter' | Vanity Fair

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[@Jigme2727]

Dakota looked so amazing in the movie. The way she has black hair and smokey eye make up no make up face and the flirtatious smile while looking at Olivia ,that particular scene is breathetaking

[@co0lgrl196]

I agree. Her acting and look in the movie was so natural and powerful to me.

[@mehtapgulbenli4864]

I also agree. She did an amazing job..

[@mathew-4568]

This is the film’s interview “ the lost daughter “ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5acmHmLmsmNr6c

[@suzy8109]

Maggie's obsession with Dakota's buttocks throughout the movie was weird.

[@ShaeBai]

I didn’t even recognize it was Dakota until a good portion into the movie

[@floatingvibez]

There’s something about a directorial debut, it’s like she put every ounce of her soul into every single second and aspect of the film. I’m excited to watch and feel all the feels.

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[@echoingamy]

I watched it. It’s rushed. Lots of odd closeups that cut the actors off. The story is confusing and difficult to follow.

[@michaelcooper9705]

Awfull movie.

[@XshopahollicsX]

it was so so incredible...

[@michaelcooper9705]

@@XshopahollicsX It was dull and boring.

[@TiffanyJLeung]

This breakdown exudes such emotional, feminine communication and it's so empowering to watch these two artists interact this way.

[@irismac2442]

Your description is exactly what makes this film, in it's entirety, an exceptional piece of art. The men the trees and the beach and the sea are the canvas and frame of the female lives we are experiencing. Wonderfully deep performances in a women's film for women.👏👏👏👏

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[@lillakaputa5935]

That’s such a great way to describe it, yes - agreed!

[@jeremiahnations8808]

You have GOT to be s bot. I refuse to believe any actual human being would actually write that comment out.

[@lucyairapetian407]

@Daniel W as soon as there will be an equal representation of all genders and races in every field, you can start the conversation about it

[@kelvynification]

This film has a very 70’s/80’s European vibe which is rarely seen outside of France these days. A lot of pregnant nothing gives the film weight, the abstractions the suspense. The theme - more subtle than I imagined it would be - is an important and seldom talked about topic. I know these kind of mothers and hopefully there’s some kind of redemptive process that is kick started by realizing through this important movie that they’re not the only ones who feel like unnatural mothers.

[@lizgomez9647]

Wow. You nailed it. Absolutely get 70/80 Euro vibes and the color grading and cinematography is reminiscent of French films.

[@danielaferreira2257]

I agree with everything you said! Spot on!

[@souravkaranjai116]

my god, i thought the same. An European vibe is so catchy there.

[@myszka7682]

Maggie Gyllenhaal should do audio books if she hasn't already. I love her way of speaking.

[@hupotasso4705]

She’s narrated Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina and Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, and maybe some others. You may want to check them out.

[@myszka7682]

@@hupotasso4705 I had no clue. Thank you!!!

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[@staceytroffer8287]

Funny you say that, I was thinking the same thing…..I’ve always liked Dakota’s manner of speech too.

[@myszka7682]

@@staceytroffer8287 same 😊

[@CJayin]

This is one of those movies that I absolutely love but i could never recommend to a regular person. There’s so much nuance between the lines of dialogue that you really need to give the movie your undivided and there’s just not that many people who can do that for 2 hours. I hope Maggie continues to direct. She’s incredible.

[@anncazares111]

I agree with Th Ceej. It’s not your average, main stream movie. I had a feeling that this is would be so with Maggie Gyllenhaal. To reflect about the many meanings of how to interpret the scenes and their underlying meanings is imperative to appreciate the depth and complexities of the various relationships. I’m a fan.

[@heavenlyhashbrown1]

Gosh, Maggie Gyllenhaal is a scholar of film and cinema. It was so mesmerizing watching her break down this scene with such intellectual detail.

[@echoingamy]

Ok. Watch the film tho. Directing is terrible

[@hay_bail1]

I love how there are all of these talented people making a film and they say “we had no money.” I kinda love that

[@rocktheroadtowembley]

Dakotas face is everything. She can tell a whole story with it in just a second.

[@MiissAlexandraMakeup]

Olivia Colman looks incredible here. I mean she's amazing in everything, but she really looks haunted here, incredible actress.

[@flordeloto944]

So happy Maggie made her jump as a director. Very excited for this.

[@mathew-4568]

This is the film’s interview “ the lost daughter “ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5acmHmLmsmNr6c

[@oberonyronwood5657]

Wow, Emerald Fennell, Regina King, Olivia Wilde, Greta Gerwig, Micaela Coel and now Maggie Gyllenhaal it’s so great to see this wonderful actresses becoming brilliant directors, I’m incredibly excited to see this one!

[@marianacantale769]

Feminine movies and directors need to take the spotlight.

[@55555gino]

Don’t forget Rebecca Hall, she directed the movie Passing (debut) as it’s fantastic. Piece of art

[@oberonyronwood5657]

@@55555gino you are absolutely right! I adored passing and I completely forgot about it, hopefully it will get the recognition it deserves! Also, I don’t know if that’s you in the profile pic but I love your style!

[@55555gino]

@@oberonyronwood5657 haha yes it’s me, thanks a lot ! 😉

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@@55555gino ☺️

[@55555gino]

Sooo excited to see Maggie as a director now. She’s a fantastic actress as well. Hope she gets the recognition she deserves now

[@stephanieaguilar5496]

Hola bijj jjjjjo no

[@vanessahammick2770]

I loved this film, incredible acting, so atmospheric. Such a thought-provoking meditation on the murkier sides of motherhood. I'm surprised by the commenters who were bored- what about the doll?! That had me so worried! I loved the ending, for me that moment of lightness with the daughters stopped it being a morality tale about being a bad mum, and allowed it to simply be a vital meditation. Loved it!

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[@mark9294]

Well, I’m sorry, but I interpreted the ending rather differently.

[@maferodriguezduque]

I love how Maggie and Dakota are so synchronized, the both were on the same page about what it's the meaning of the scene.

[@shosha1771]

I can’t even describe the feeling this movie gave me. I’m not a mother and I’m not even old but something inside me really related to Leda somehow. This battle of confining into a certain persona of what a mother should be!

[@Dani-rz8dj]

Dakota was mesmerizing in this film. Listening to them talk about it is also mesmerizing. So much earthy, emotionally intelligent energy exuding them both

[@kimberlyvaldezgatchalian1860]

The scene between Leda and Nina speaking after Leda brings Elena back to her is amazing. Not much is said on the surface but Dakota’s delivery, how Nina observingly looks at Leda with this admiration and curiosity, it’s very captivating

[@colleenthewizard7472]

this was such an insightful and eye opening breakdown of what the experience of the scene was. I was engrossed the entire time listening to maggie describe how she worked with her resources and the team she selected. I also don’t think i’ve ever heard Dakota speak so passionately! I hope they do more together

[@elizabethcw9378]

I loved the movie. It left me feeling melancholy and somewhat lonely and I think that’s the emotion Maggie was trying to evoke with her audience…

[@mathew-4568]

This is the film’s interview “ the lost daughter “ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5acmHmLmsmNr6c

[@tanyab9808]

I loved this film. After watching several "bad" films, it is a relief to see one that moves you in a way.... that you can't even begin to describe. There were times when I wanted to weep ..... Olivia Colman was fantastic. Ed Harris was perfectly cast.

[@clairelm7277]

This makes me miss the commentary on DVDs! I would love to hear them talk through the whole film!

[@bumblebee898]

At Antonioni, Godard and Monica Vitti she had my "like button" pressed. That's amazing cinema knowledge, you can clearly see she's passionate about the movies and not about her lifestyle! Last but not least she doesn't only know about American movies.

[@pgsthoughts]

i love dakota & maggie, super excited for the movie !!

[@InTheUnkwn]

Finally!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGGym42cq5yNnKM . . .

[@pikasarda4078]

SENSITIVE CONTENT ONNANOKO.TOKYO/KARARE MEGAN : "Hotter" HOPI : "Sweeter" JOONIE : "Cooler" YOONGI : "Butter" . PETTY : face. BODY : Beautiful. SMART : flirt. Like to eat. Жизнь, как красивая мелодия, только песни перепутались. #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #ライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！#この日のライブ配信は、#かならりやばかったですね！１#万人を超える人が見ていたもんね（笑）#やっぱり人参最高！#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした！#今後は気を付けないとね5). . !💖🖤❤#今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！#この日のライブ配信は、#１万人を超える人が見ていたも ん（#笑）#やっぱり人参最高！#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした #今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！（ #笑）#垃圾

[@nicolaoffert4006]

Really enjoyed this film. Beautifully shot. A hauntingly uneasy vibe and yet so addictive. Genius.

[@Dlibassi93]

ugh...this was such a beautiful film. so creative, emotionally invoking, and exciting to watch unfold because i couldnt predict what was next

[@Maedchenausdemmeer]

Even though the movie was quit slow in comparison to others, I couldn’t stop watching. Very good movie.

[@myindigoblues5796]

I love hearing how these women worked together and collaborated. So beautiful

[@mariannagarzam433]

Almost all of the movie I thought by the title that Leda lost Bianca when she was young which was what had her so distressed.

[@BikinFilmYok]

That's what I thought too! I keep waiting for that and was scared of it, but no.

[@mark9294]

She did shortly lose her and at the beach, too, but found her again (I think this is only in the book). And then again, of course, she deliberately „lost“ her daughters for those three years where she eloped

[@deprofundis3293]

Exactly

[@paolavega2400]

I am already obssessed by this movie. A piece of art. Maggie... brilliant.

[@erinkelly6577]

I could listen and watch to these two intelligent women talk about this film for hours!! Maggie did such a good job and Dakota is an incredible actress!!

[@lulzwin]

This movie is phenomenal! So expressive and rich in its writing! The acting is increíble, the portrayal of femininity and humanity is vulnerable yet bold. Just finished it and I adore it

[@tejug1161]

This movie is amazing!! Thank you so much for showing that there are other types of moms too!! Not just the ones who are ready to sacrifice anything for their kids or who love their kids more than themselves!!! Especially in India where unless you are a mom, you are not a whole woman. Also, thanks for showing the “dad’s” part perfectly. That’s how it is. Thank you so much!!

[@CamilaSaurus]

I think some people are not meant to be moms. Aunts maybe, but not moms..

[@bellaf7774]

I love the two of them and omg this movie was so scenic and every scene had so much meaning! Dakota really knows how to speak with her eyes and Maggie knew exactly how to capture it !!!🎥 💙

[@loveforeignaccents]

Maggie is just beyond amazing. Dakota is gorgeous.

[@MyMiserableLife]

She has a nice rear end but her face is made for acting

[@cheryldimanno1314]

I loved this movie. I wish Dakota Johnson had more scene's she is a great actor and absolutely beautiful.

[@alexandrubuturas1291]

I've only seen Dakota in 50 Shades of Gray and so I've never been too impressed with her acting. But oh my, what a great job she did here. Just goes to prove how a well written & directed movie can showcase how talented an actor can be.

[@mathew-4568]

This is the interview of “ the lost daughter “ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5acmHmLmsmNr6c

[@clairebradderz5727]

She so underrated, if you want a feel good film and also love Shia labouf then please watch The peanut Butter falcon, Dakota is in this film too and is absolutely great, real good film, makes you smile, such a beautiful film ✌🏽💚

[@heidiherrera8810]

Every aspect of this film just captures your attention and heart. Not only did Maggie pour every ounce of personal attention into this, she made the perfect choice with Dakota and Olivia

[@amrendennor6961]

maggie's little impersonations of dakota were actually so on point!

[@alinepereira7014]

This movie is so delicate and mysterious.

[@hay_bail1]

Maggie seems very knowledgeable and wise. Very excited for this film!

[@roset8524]

SUCH A WELL DONE MOVIE AND BEAUTIFULLY DIRECTED

[@pollydowdlepolly]

I haven't watched this film yet because honestly I'm going to cry all over it and I need a good time to do that, but it looks SO beautiful and I'm so excited.

[@paimalala913]

I love how Maggie Gyllenhall explained in detail and showcase her passion and smartness

[@cmk9495]

Dakota gave me Juliet Lewis vibes in this film. Really great movie. The ending felt a bit abrupt (quick stabbing, beach scene with orange) but I really enjoyed it.

[@Sam-0827]

Yes I see that too, she looked lovely w the dark hair and smokey eyes

[@TastySchu4]

Such incredible women. Makes me happy seeing them support & praise each other. Both so talented. Can't wait to see this movie 😍

[@marlynnek6449]

Dakota Johnson is so damned pretty.

[@mariaordoqui9736]

Liked the movie. Actress Olivia Colman performance was amazing. Congratulations to Maggie Gyllenhaal. Complex and interesting movie. Glad Dakota Johnson was in the movie. All other actors did good as well. The end is open to different interpretations.

[@chasehedges6775]

Maggie Gyllenhall is a fantastic actress

[@InTheUnkwn]

True:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGGym42cq5yNnKM . . .

[@pikasarda4078]

SENSITIVE CONTENT ONNANOKO.TOKYO/KARARE MEGAN : "Hotter" HOPI : "Sweeter" JOONIE : "Cooler" YOONGI : "Butter" . PETTY : face. BODY : Beautiful. SMART : flirt. Like to eat. Жизнь, как красивая мелодия, только песни перепутались. #однако #я #люблю #таких #рыбаков #ライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！#この日のライブ配信は、#かならりやばかったですね！１#万人を超える人が見ていたもんね（笑）#やっぱり人参最高！#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした！#今後は気を付けないとね5). . !💖🖤❤#今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！#この日のライブ配信は、#１万人を超える人が見ていたも ん（#笑）#やっぱり人参最高！#まさかのカメラ切り忘れでやら1かしたのもドキドキでした #今後は気をライブ配信の再編ありがとうです！（ #笑）#垃圾

[@loveforeignaccents]

Her and her brother, both!

[@jenniferjuneau7329]

I can't say enough about how talented a director Maggie Gyllenhaal is. Super fantastic film, compelling characters and screenplay. I hope Maggie makes more films, she has found her genius.

[@johndoeusa65]

One of the best movies I've ever seen. Thanks for this break down, it's so thrilling to see the director so passionately explains things.

[@agnesn8149]

“We don’t have a lot of money”. Lol.

[@RB-xj9kr]

Yeah they had $5 million. Is that much? Inform yourself.

[@numerikproductions]

Shot on video? Bravo, it looks amazing and yes the freedom of letting the camera go, because it doesn't cost anything.

[@jenhasken]

Good directing by Maggie. Not an easy film to watch but well done. The ending is perplexing though.

[@oeknnd]

When I watch this movie I would think about my childhood and the times my mom was there and wasn't there for us

[@pink___thunder4193]

I really wish this movie wins an Oscar, it's AMAZING

[@mathew-4568]

This is the interview of “ the lost daughter “ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5acmHmLmsmNr6c

[@fadhilramadhani1847]

Dagmara Domincyzk also deserves some shout out for this!

[@powerhouse884]

Dakota looks even more stunning every time i see her.

[@tamiworldflyn1722]

i have a feeling that this movie is a masterpiece

[@galaticwolf3918]

Be prepared for your feelings to be exceptionally board then 😳

[@danielv261]

It's a masterpiece

[@mathew-4568]

This is the film’s interview “ the lost daughter “ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5acmHmLmsmNr6c

[@earthling9891]

the respect between them!!

[@christianaboli]

I think Dakota should keep that black hair. She looked gorgeous.

[@alissapatterson1869]

"Time is not linear" as said by her 15 year old. No truer words said the entire video

[@imogen2120]

Despite the plot holes, such as the pinecone hitting her, the worm in the doll, etc being unanswered, I really enjoyed this movie. The acting was incredible, Dakota's character made me feel anxious the whole way through, and Olivia Colman is just brilliant as always

[@connorveach5986]

Wouldn’t call those plot holes. The pinecone bruising her shoulder was weird (I can’t imagine any pinecone doing that) but that seemed there for more atmospheric or thematic reasons, like the environment was becoming actively hostile towards her. You could look at it as nature itself attacking her for leaving her children (“I’m an unnatural mother”). And the sea worm in the doll worked in a similar way: there’s something ugly and scary hiding in her past, symbolized by the doll

[@imogen2120]

@@connorveach5986 you’re right! I guess i just didn’t delve into the deeper meaning of it. I think i was looking for something deeper in the meaning of those little things throughout the movie, but they were there to purely show her haunts of motherhood.

[@Estefaniac19]

wasn't the pinecone after her first encounter with the whole family and the birthday celebration?? that was very intense.

[@redeye1016]

@@connorveach5986 that’s exactly how I read it - the worm, the pinecone, the fruit that was rotting underneath. The pinecone and the noisy family - her tranquility being interrupted, much like her life was when her children came along. The fruit - very symbolic in the film of the song she used to sing with her children - but rotten underneath, like a facade that gave way to ugly truth. The worm - felt like neglect, because she hadn’t taken care of the doll, like her children. Worms can also parasites, which she sometimes seemed to view them as. Full of layers and all added to the unease. Still think it wasn’t a perfect film but I really liked a lot of it.

[@booze8245]

Same feel as By the Sea movie (2015). Special, beautiful and deep movies.

[@kk-fl4pb]

Fyi this is based on the "The Lost Daughter" novella by Elena Ferrante. Although the novella takes place with Italian characters in Italy...but the Hollywood adaptation changes them to be American and British.

[@Janexcalibur]

And the film was originally to be set/filmed in the US (New Jersey) but because of covid they ended up in Greece instead.

[@SeanMurphy74]

Everything about this interview/scene breakdown was amazing. I really appreciated all of this. 13 minutes of breakdown evoking so much emotion. We are lucky to be entertained by such fantastic and passionate individuals. Thank you.

[@tavibaby]

I just finished 'The Deuce ' and I was like, I really can see Maggie directing a film.. and she really did. Great job. I enjoyed.

[@chrisr4679]

For me, this is the best directed movie I have seen in a long time…She put every piece guided by an amazing message…sublime. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sherrykao978]

Dakota has her dad’s eyes and mom’s gaze.

[@brennapetersen8522]

So amazing. I still don't know what this movie is about, but it looks SO good.

[@CTOeHoToB]

Maggie is magnificent, both as a director and an actress. Love her ❤

[@marlonbuchanan3470]

Movie was so intense I have to watch it again. Dakota once again did a awesome job.

[@embear0403]

Dakota looks amazing with the darker hair in this movie!!!!

[@anaf9001]

movie made by women just hit different

[@mathew-4568]

This is the film’s interview “ the lost daughter “ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5acmHmLmsmNr6c

[@tomislavcehajic9642]

For the first time writer and director with such very hard book to adapt amazing and her casting are perfect, and when she sad Monica Viti that woman know what doing

[@samiak789]

Un film engagé qui a vocation de mettre l'accent sur cette difficulté mal acceptée socialement : la difficulté de lien mère- enfant. C'est remarquablement joué. Bravo

[@shrexyeverafter]

so proud of maggie

[@calexprenas]

This movie was was a strong expression of Maggie’s artistic perspective.

[@dynamicpisces]

Love Dakotas entire look In this interview. The hair and blouse are so romantic! Both women are amazing talents and this was great movie! Love Olivia and Jessie as well! Great job Maggie🥰

[@ShanieceManley]

I need them to do one explaining the film cause i watched it but i was super confused :(

[@mathew-4568]

This is the film’s interview “ the lost daughter “ kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5acmHmLmsmNr6c

[@lusiyuan1]

What a movie. Still processing

[@Wen00.4]

This movie made me feel so lonely

[@noamweizmann]

Yes it’s definitely an ode to loneliness.

[@SaBiNuKi]

Dakota is one of a kind.

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

Compelling w/ intriguing commentary that nicely entices one to see the film.

[@azmihoffmann3238]

PETITION TO GIVE MAGGIE ALL THE NETFLIX MONEY!!!

[@JerichaG92]

Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley should both get Oscar nominations

[@lauriebriggs9705]

Every role that Jessie Buckley plays, in every movie, should get her a nomination. She’s so amazing.

[@scarletmoon2118]

I need a full breakdown of this film

[@mindtheprivacy]

This movie is so incredible, all throughout the movie you are thinking is Nina the daughter, is someone going to die, is this or that and you can never tell....until the end.... And maybe not even then.

[@kickthespike]

I just didn’t get this film, a lot of scenes were pointless and didn’t push the story along.

[@colstonlchinese]

Dakota reminds me of Juliette Lewis in her look and acting style.

[@SimchainIsrael]

I can’t as a mother hear the CHILD SCREAMING it’s so intense!

[@arlenecalandria1546]

Looking forward to watching this film 🎥 Never saw Dakota Johnson SO natural and pretty. Olivia Colman is such an amazing/talented actress 💗

[@destinychild4659]

I think she always looks natural. Now she had dyed hair and loved her make up. I think she was more made up than in other films.

[@camilabritoo]

Can't wait to watch this movie!

[@kmm2442]

I love Olivia's dress.

[@guadalupeeg5034]

I thought the movie was about a mother who was traumatized for having lost her daughter, until later in the movie. The whole doll think... I didn't get her obsession with it.

[@songbirdy]

Leda didn't understand it either. She told Nina she didn't know why she took it. The way she cleaned it up and redressed it were acts of a nurturing mother. She had stated she was an unnatural mother. Perhaps she was acting out, playing out with a doll because it represented what she had been doing when raising her daughters, just play acting while trying to feel a connection that just wasn't there for her. But I think Leda has a disturbed psyche for whatever reason. She knew the little girl was upset losing the doll and yet hung onto it. What DID compel her to keep her and clean it up before giving it back? Was there some kind of symbolism in it? I really can't quite figure it out. And why did the girl bite her doll? Acting out because her parents fought? Have no idea what that was about.

[@destinychild4659]

@@songbirdy I think the reason why she took the doll was because it reminded her own daughters doll. I think it was symbol of her own pain and guilt. She tried to give it back, but something stopped her. But I didn't understand it completely, either.

[@RB-xj9kr]

Well in an interview with Dakota she said that Elena Ferrante told Maggie that she absolutely shouldn’t make Leda into a psychopath. Because mothers that are bad are not crazy.

[@rose191991]

dakota looking so beautiful

[@sounakray428]

you guys could have waited one more day😂😂although it was nice

[@deborahkelly1948]

Love this movie, every scene emotionally evocative,

[@maimohamed3590]

What a beautiful breakdown 👏😍👌