Josh Safdie
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Joshua Henry Safdie (born April 3, 1984) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter, best known for his work with his younger brother, Benny Safdie, as one half of the acclaimed Safdie Brothers. Together, they developed a reputation for raw, urgent storytelling in films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019). In 2024, it was reported that the Safdie Brothers would no longer co-direct and would instead pursue solo projects. Josh's first feature since the split, Marty Supreme (2025), was critically acclaimed, earning him nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best director.
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Marty Supreme (2025)
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Uncut Gems (2019)
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Good Time (2017)
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Daddy Longlegs (2010)
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Solid Gold (2013)
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Heartland (2012)
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Straight Hustle (2011)
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Adam Sandler: Love You (2024)
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Trophy Hunter (2012)
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Heaven Knows What (2015)
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Buttons (2011)
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Question & Answer (2020)
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Lethargy (2002)
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Gone Tomorrow (—)
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The Ralph Handel Story (2006)
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I Think I'm Missing Parts (2007)
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Goldman v Silverman (2020)
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The Adventures of Slater's Friend (2005)
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Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This? (2007)
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Alberto Live in a Bathroom (2004)
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There's Nothing You Can Do (2008)
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The Black Balloon (2012)
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Lose Her Island (2012)
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The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008)
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Lenny Cooke (2013)
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The Pure and the Damned (2017)
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Untitled Josh Safdie Project (—)
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A Fairy-Nose (—)
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The Back of Her Head (2007)
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Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident (2016)
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John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island (2008)
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If You See Something, Say Something (2006)
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John's Gone (2010)
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We're Going to the Zoo (2006)
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