Mary Bronstein (née Wall, born 1979) is an American actress and filmmaker best known for the 2008 mumblecore film Yeast.[1]

Mary Bronstein
Born
Mary Wall

1979 (age 44–45)

Early life and education

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Bronstein was born in White Plains, New York in 1979. She attended New York University Tisch School of the Arts.[1]

Career

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In 2007, Bronstein appeared in Frownland, directed by Ronald Bronstein. Her own directorial debut, Yeast, premiered at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival.[2]

Bronstein's second feature as director, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, was announced in 2023. Produced by Elara Pictures and Fat City, the film will be distributed by A24.[3]

Filmography

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Year Title Director Actor Role Notes Ref.
2007 Frownland No Yes Laura Credited as Mary Wall [4]
2008 Yeast Yes Yes Gen [5]
2011 The Jonestown Defense No Yes Tina [6]
TBA If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Yes No [3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Pedrero-Setzer, Nicolas. "Yeast". Le Cinema Club. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  2. ^ O'Hehir, Andrew. "This year's SXSW discoveries". Salon. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b Lavallée, Eric. "A Therapist's Therapist: Mary Bronstein Set to Direct "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You"". ION Cinema. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Frownland (2007)". The Criterion Collection. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  5. ^ Brody, Richard. "Yeast". Condé Nast. The New Yorker. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  6. ^ Brooks, Brian. "In the Works: Cutting in "Perfection," Personal/Economic Crisis, Quiet Riot, "The Next Cassavetes"". IndieWire. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
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