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The Intervention (film)
''The Intervention'' is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Clea DuVall in her directorial debut. The film stars DuVall, Melanie Lynskey, Natasha Lyonne, Vincent Piazza, Jason Ritter, Ben Schwartz, Alia Shawkat and Cobie Smulders. ''The Intervention'' had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2016. It was released in a limited release and through video on demand on August 26, 2016, by Samuel Goldwyn Films and Paramount Pictures. Plot A weekend getaway for four couples of old friends takes a sharp turn when one of the couples, Ruby and Peter, discover the entire trip was orchestrated with the intention of hosting an "intervention" on their marriage. As their plans to host an intervention continuously are thwarted, all of the couples' problems are unravelled and it seems as though Peter and Ruby are not the only ones who need interventions. Cast * Clea DuVall as Jessie; an independent-minded career woman and the girlfriend of S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clea DuVall
Clea Helen D'Etienne DuVall (born September 25, 1977) is an American actress, writer, producer, and director. She is known for her appearances in the films ''The Faculty'' (1998), ''She's All That''; '' But I'm a Cheerleader''; '' Girl, Interrupted'' (all 1999); ''Identity'', ''21 Grams'' (both 2003), ''The Grudge'' (2004), ''Zodiac'' (2007), ''Conviction'' (2010), and ''Argo'' (2012). On television, she played Sofie in ''Carnivàle'' (2003–2005), Audrey Hanson in ''Heroes'' (2006–2007), Wendy Peyser in '' American Horror Story: Asylum'' (2012–2013), Emma Borden in ''The Lizzie Borden Chronicles'' (2015), Lara Cruz in ''Better Call Saul'' (2015–2017), Marjorie in ''Veep'' (2016–2019), and Sylvia in ''The Handmaid's Tale'' (2018–2022). In 2016, DuVall made her feature directorial debut with '' The Intervention'', which she also wrote and co-produced. Her next project as director was ''Happiest Season'' in 2020. Early life DuVall was born in Los Angeles, California. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |