The Realest Real

The Realest Real
Directed byCarrie Brownstein
Story byCarrie Brownstein
StarringLaura Harrier
Natasha Lyonne
Kim Gordon
Rowan Blanchard
Mahershala Ali
Release date
  • September 12, 2016 (2016-09-12)
Running time
6:41
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Realest Real is a 2016 American "absurdist"[1] social media satire short film written and directed by Carrie Brownstein, for KENZO PARIS.[2][3][4] It is Brownstein's directorial debut.[2]

Cast

Plot

"Writer and director Carrie Brownstein takes online comments literally in this absurdist short for Kenzo."[1]

"The story centers on a young girl (Harrier) who calls Lyonne "Mom" on Instagram and is transformed into her real-life daughter, with strange consequences."[10]

Development

Brownstein collaborated with Carol Lim and Humberto Leon of Kenzo.[11]

"I visited Carol and Humberto in Paris at the end of 2015, and they showed me the inspiration behind the line, and we talked a lot about fandom and about the way that we idealize people. I think fans have always inserted themselves into the narrative and into the story of the lives of their idols, and now we have more tools for that with technology, with social media, with memes.[11] - Carrie Brownstein"

Production

The film was shot at the Los Angeles Times Building.[12]

Release

The film was released on September 12, 2016.[13][14][15]

Reception

"The Realest Real" was nominated for the Tribeca X Award, awarded to the best advertising/entertainment mashup of 2016.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b "Branded: "The Realest Real" by Carrie Brownstein". BOOOOOOOM TV. April 10, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Cranford, Jaimie (September 13, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein Makes Directorial Debut in New Short Film for KENZO, The Realest Real". Paste. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  3. ^ Watercutter, Angela (September 13, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein's New Social Media Satire Film Is Brilliant". Wired. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  4. ^ Simpson, Ashley W. (September 14, 2016). "Kenzo Premieres Their Latest Campaign Film, The Realest Real". Vogue. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  5. ^ Murthi, Vikram (September 13, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein's Short Film Features Natasha Lyonne, Laura Harrier, and Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon—Watch". IndieWire. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  6. ^ Lozano, Kevin (September 13, 2016). "Watch Carrie Brownstein's New Short Film The Realest Real, Starring Kim Gordon". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  7. ^ Lauren Alexis Fisher (September 13, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein Pokes Fun at Social Media Lingo in New Kenzo Short Film". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  8. ^ Ilyashov, Alexandra (September 13, 2016). "This Fashion Film Hilariously Imagines Social Media, IRL". Refinery29. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  9. ^ Tang, Estelle (September 13, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein Knows You Insta-Creep—And Made A Film For KENZO About It". Elle. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  10. ^ Hyland, Véronique (September 13, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein on Having Superfans". The Cut. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Yotka, Steff (September 7, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein Gets Real About Her Directorial Debut for Kenzo". Vogue. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  12. ^ Chan, Stephanie (September 13, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein Discusses Her Directorial Debut: Kenzo's 'The Realest Real' Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  13. ^ Eric Renner Brown (July 13, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein: Kim Gordon featured in new movie". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  14. ^ Calvario, Liz (July 13, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein's Short Film Trailer For Kenzo Features Kim Gordon & Mahershala Ali —Watch". IndieWire. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  15. ^ Uria, Daniel (July 13, 2016). "Carrie Brownstein's 'The Realest Real' trailer features Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon". United Press International. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  16. ^ "Short Film From Carrie Brownstein Shortlisted for Award at Tribeca Film Festival". Willamette Week. April 4, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2025.

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Storyline: "A young woman wishes for her idol to become her mother, her wish comes true and she shortly regrets her wish."
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