''Yeast'' is a 2008 comedy film directed by

Mary Bronstein Mary Bronstein ( Wall, born 1979) is an American actress and filmmaker best known for the 2008 mumblecore film '' Yeast''. Early life and education Bronstein was born in White Plains, New York in 1979. She attended New York University Tisch ...

starring Bronstein, Greta Gerwig, and Amy Judd. The film has been characterized as typifying the mumblecore ethos.

Plot

Rachel is a young teacher living in Brooklyn with her roommate Alice. The pair plan to go camping with their friend Gen, but Alice drops out from the trip at the last minute. Over the course of the trip, Rachel becomes annoyed with Gen's immature attitude, but the friends strengthen their bond when fending off unpleasant behavior from a pair of men they meet in the woods. Back in Brooklyn, Alice and her boyfriend Tony make fun of Rachel, and Rachel and Alice have a confrontation regarding Alice's new job.

Production

''Yeast'' was shot on a MiniDV camcorder by Sean Price Williams, who also appears in the film as Tony. Sound was recorded by the director's then-husband, Ronald Bronstein, who also edited the film.

Cast

as Rachel, a teacher * Greta Gerwig as Gen, Rachel's friend * Amy Judd as Alice, Rachel's roommate * Josh Safdie * Benny Safdie * Sean Price Williams as Tony, Alice's boyfriend

Release

''Yeast'' premiered at the 2008

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References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt1189367 Mumblecore films Films set in Brooklyn 2008 films American independent films American comedy films