Natalie’s Second Film As Director

According to Collider, Natalie is nearing a deal to direct an untitled film about Esther and Pauline Friedman, identical twin sisters who are better known as the writers behind the syndicated Ann Landers and Dear Abby advice columns, and she also plans to tackle both roles:

If this project is confirmed, it would be the second film as director of Natalie, after “A Tale of Love and Darkness”.

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Review: A Tale of Love and Darkness

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A couple months back I finally caught Natalie Portman’s feature directorial (and writing) debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness. The fact that it’s taken me this long to post anything says that a) I’ve been busy and b) I don’t have much to say.

A Tale of Love and Darkness

It’s a sincere and accomplished film that, to me at least, didn’t feel like it came from a first-time filmmaker. But like Natalie’s character, it feels somewhat removed and distant. I felt like an observer the whole time, never drawn into the story or characters.
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Portmanin!

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  No word yet on when the U.S. will get a chance to see Natalie's feature directing and writing debut, A Tale Of Love And Darkness, but it looks like…

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ATOLAD Updates

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  Natalie's directorial debut, A Tale of Love and Darkness, has already seen a trailer emerge. Now there is a new version with English subtitles and new music. As a…

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