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Haunted by the sudden death of her grandfather and the lack of images she has of him, the filmmaker goes on a quest for tenderness in Brussels, a city that is not hers. During her short journey, she meets Ildib, an old and lonely man who spends his time watching people from a cafe in her neighborhood.
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Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and intercut with archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures Lebowitz’s distinctive worldview through her spontaneous monologues and public appearances.

Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.