Josh Safdie

Josh Safdie

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Josh Safdie is an American filmmaker and one half of the Safdie Brothers, known for their unique and intense approach to storytelling. He gained prominence for directing critically acclaimed films such as 'Good Time' and 'Uncut Gems,' which spotlight the gritty realities of urban life and feature a blend of dark humor and psychological tension. Known for his collaborative style, Safdie often works closely with actors, including Robert Pattinson and Adam Sandler, to create authentic performances. His films are characterized by their frenetic pacing and immersive narratives, often set against the backdrop of New York City. In addition to directing, he has also produced various projects and is recognized for his innovative contributions to independent cinema.

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Josh Safdie articulated the strong correlation between Judaism and Knicks basketball.

הדילמה של אוהדי הניקס היהודים
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-02
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Josh Safdie is praised for his vision in character construction in the film.

Camino a los Óscar: ‘Marty Supreme’ es un personaje que vive al límite afirma el actor Marcelo Varas | Cine | Entretenimiento
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-03-07
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Josh Safdie is the director of Marty Supreme, who cast Kevin O'Leary in the role of Milton Rockwell.

We need to talk about Kevin: How O’Leary went from TV supervillain to Hollywood’s Oscars darling
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-03-04
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Josh Safdie expresses a desire to leave the planet in an interview.

Josh Safdie im Interview: „Ich sehne mich danach, diesen Planeten zu verlassen“ - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-28
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Josh Safdie is a director known for his work on films that explore complex characters.

der jüngste Oscar-Anwärter in «Marty Supreme»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-27
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Josh Safdie’s ping-pong nerve-jangler Marty Supreme races through ambition, vanity, humiliation, deception, soaring glory, crushing failure and the deathless allure of an 11th-hour comeback.

Marty Supreme’s ping-pong thrills grip but the theatre plot really smashes it | Theatre
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-25
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Josh Safdie’s 'Marty Supreme' also received 11 nominations at the BAFTA Film Awards.

BAFTA Film Awards 2026: See the winners list
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-23
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Josh’s solo film debut is associated with the Safdie brothers’ reputation.

Masculinity, sports and ambition in ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘The Smashing Machine’
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-02-15
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Josh Safdie directed the visually and narratively explosive film.

"Marty Supreme" al Cinema Concordia
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-02-13
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Josh Safdie is known for directing the film Marty Supreme, which is based on the life of table tennis player Marty Reisman.

Index - Kultúr - Tényleg a Marty Supreme Timothée Chalamet legnagyobb dobása?
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-02-09
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Josh Safdie creates a captivating narrative in 'Marty Supreme'.

Diapozitīvi par jūtām / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-01
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Josh Safdie, the director of the film, compares the story of 'Marty Supreme' to that of a Dominican boy dreaming of becoming a pitcher.

“Marty Supreme” retrata historia de fe obstinada y su director la compara con la de un niño dominicano
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-01-29
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Josh Safdie is nominated for Best Director for Veličastni Marty.

Znani nominiranci za britanske filmske nagrade
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-01-27
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Josh Safdie directed the film 'Marty Supreme' in which Timothée Chalamet stars.

“Marty Supreme”: la ambición de Timothy Chalamet con una campaña de marketing “agresiva” para ganar el Oscar 2026 | LUCES
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-01-26
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Josh Safdie is a co-director of the film 'Marty Supreme' and known for his work in the film industry.

Josh Safdie y el juego obsedente, por Jorge Ayala Blanco
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-01-26
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Josh Safdie is the director of Marty Supreme, focused on finding 'timeless' faces for the film.

Does Timothée Chalamet looking real mean the beauty tide is turning?”
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-25
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Josh Safdie directed the film Marty Supremo, which is a strong contender for the Oscars.

¿Dónde puedo ver las películas nominadas a los premios Óscar? - Cine y TV
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2026-01-23
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Josh Safdie is nominated for Best Director for Marty Supremo.

lista completa de nominados de la gala más prestigiosa del cine
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-01-22
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