As Scarlett Johansson turns 39 today, let's take a moment to applaud not just her longevity in the industry but also the depth of her talent. While she has given numerous great performances in her career, one performance stands out — her portrayal of Nicole Barber in the 2019 film Marriage Story.&nbsp;

Directed by Noah Baumbach, the movie provides a nuanced exploration of the complexities woven into the fabric of relationships, and Johansson's depiction of Nicole is a poignant reflection of her acting prowess and emotional depth. Let's explore.

<h2>Delving into the emotional complexity</h2>

Marriage Story is a cinematic exploration of the complexities surrounding divorce, and Johansson's performance is the linchpin of its emotional resonance. Nicole Barber is not a one-dimensional character; she is a woman navigating the tumultuous waters of separation, facing the highs and lows of love, resentment, and self-discovery. Johansson's ability to seamlessly embody these nuanced emotions is a testament to her acting prowess and dedication to her craft.

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<h2>Vulnerability and strength</h2>

One of the most striking aspects of Johansson's performance is her ability to balance vulnerability with strength. Nicole is not a victim; she is a woman in transition, asserting her independence while coping with the emotional fallout of divorce. Johansson brings authenticity to Nicole's journey, making her a relatable and empathetic character for audiences who have experienced similar challenges in their lives.

<h2>Dynamic chemistry with Adam Driver</h2>

The success of Marriage Story also hinges on the palpable chemistry between Johansson and Adam Driver, who portrays Charlie, Nicole's estranged husband. Their on-screen connection is electric, creating a believable and poignant portrayal of a couple grappling with the disintegration of their marriage. Johansson's performance is elevated by the interplay between her and Driver, contributing to the film's emotional impact.

<h2>Awards and recognition</h2>

Johansson's stellar performance in Marriage Story did not go unnoticed by the film industry. She garnered several award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. These accolades underscore the critical acclaim and recognition she received for her portrayal of Nicole, solidifying her status as one of the industry's most talented actresses. 
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As Scarlett Johansson turns 39 today, let's take a moment to applaud not just her longevity in the industry but also the depth of her talent. While she has given numerous great performances in her career, one performance stands out — her portrayal of Nicole Barber in the 2019 film Marriage Story.

As Scarlett Johansson turns 39 today, let's take a moment to applaud not just her longevity in the industry but also the depth of her talent. While she has given numerous great performances in her career, one performance stands out — her portrayal of Nicole Barber in the 2019 film Marriage Story. Directed by Noah Baumbach, the movie provides a nuanced exploration of the complexities woven into the fabric of relationships, and Johansson's depiction of Nicole is a poignant reflection of her acting prowess and emotional depth. Let's explore. Delving into the emotional complexity Marriage Story is a cinematic exploration of the complexities surrounding divorce, and Johansson's performance is the linchpin of its emotional resonance. Nicole Barber is not a one-dimensional character; she is a woman navigating the tumultuous waters of separation, facing the highs and lows of love, resentment, and self-discovery. Johansson's ability to seamlessly embody these nuanced emotions is a testament to her acting prowess and dedication to her craft. Vulnerability and strength One of the most striking aspects of Johansson's performance is her ability to balance vulnerability with strength. Nicole is not a victim; she is a woman in transition, asserting her independence while coping with the emotional fallout of divorce. Johansson brings authenticity to Nicole's journey, making her a relatable and empathetic character for audiences who have experienced similar challenges in their lives. Dynamic chemistry with Adam Driver The success of Marriage Story also hinges on the palpable chemistry between Johansson and Adam Driver, who portrays Charlie, Nicole's estranged husband. Their on-screen connection is electric, creating a believable and poignant portrayal of a couple grappling with the disintegration of their marriage. Johansson's performance is elevated by the interplay between her and Driver, contributing to the film's emotional impact. Awards and recognition Johansson's stellar performance in Marriage Story did not go unnoticed by the film industry. She garnered several award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. These accolades underscore the critical acclaim and recognition she received for her portrayal of Nicole, solidifying her status as one of the industry's most talented actresses.

Scarlett Johansson @ 39: Revisiting her moving performance in Marriage Story

'Parasite' director Bong Joon Ho had his arms full of Oscar statues at a post-show celebration, after his social satire won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday (February 9), making history as the first film not in the English language to win the movie industry's highest honor.

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Despite it's challenging subject matter, director Noah Baumbach said it was fun working on 'Marriage Story', his tense divorce drama that's up for six Academy Awards.

His movie is one of nine in the running for Best Picture and it's also up for Best Screenplay - and there are acting nods including for his two stars - Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-heres-the-full-list-of-nominees-274061">Oscars 2020: Here's the full list of nominees</a>

Speaking at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Marriage Story' in November 2019, Baumbach said his leads gave 'so much of themselves' to the project it felt like the movie belonged to them.

''Often I felt like I was watching their movie because of what they were revealing in the characters and they really were kind of fearless and that is so gratifying as a director."

"We worked so hard ..we felt like we were doing really good, hard work and it was such an enjoyable experience,'' said Johansson. Telling Reuters back in November following positive reviews that the "incredible response from critics and friends and colleagues ... feels wonderful."

In 'Marriage Story', Johannson plays Nicole who lives in New York with her theatre director husband Charlie (Driver) and their son Henry. But she decides to return to her native Los Angeles with their son to shoot a television series pilot.

While Charlie at first believes Nicole and Henry, 8, will eventually return to their home, he soon realises this will not happen. The couple wants an amicable split but it spirals into something nastier when pushy divorce lawyers are called in.

Oscar nominee Laura Dern, who is up for Best Supporting actress plays Nicole's lawyer - Laura Fanshaw - a role that has seen Dern recently pick up a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture.

The Netflix film, directed and written by Baumbach, whose last work "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" was also a Netflix film, spoke of how he drew from his own personal experience of divorce and that of friends when writing the movie.

"I mean I know so many people who have gone through this, so many families that go through a divorce either from their childhood or from their adulthood and so it was important to me to .... you know, I did a lot of research.''

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Despite it's challenging subject matter, director Noah Baumbach said it was fun working on 'Marriage Story', his tense divorce drama that's up for six Academy Awards.

Despite it's challenging subject matter, director Noah Baumbach said it was fun working on 'Marriage Story', his tense divorce drama that's up for six Academy Awards. His movie is one of nine in the running for Best Picture and it's also up for Best Screenplay - and there are acting nods including for his two stars - Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. Oscars 2020: Here's the full list of nominees Speaking at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Marriage Story' in November 2019, Baumbach said his leads gave 'so much of themselves' to the project it felt like the movie belonged to them. ''Often I felt like I was watching their movie because of what they were revealing in the characters and they really were kind of fearless and that is so gratifying as a director." "We worked so hard ..we felt like we were doing really good, hard work and it was such an enjoyable experience,'' said Johansson. Telling Reuters back in November following positive reviews that the "incredible response from critics and friends and colleagues ... feels wonderful." In 'Marriage Story', Johannson plays Nicole who lives in New York with her theatre director husband Charlie (Driver) and their son Henry. But she decides to return to her native Los Angeles with their son to shoot a television series pilot. While Charlie at first believes Nicole and Henry, 8, will eventually return to their home, he soon realises this will not happen. The couple wants an amicable split but it spirals into something nastier when pushy divorce lawyers are called in. Oscar nominee Laura Dern, who is up for Best Supporting actress plays Nicole's lawyer - Laura Fanshaw - a role that has seen Dern recently pick up a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture. The Netflix film, directed and written by Baumbach, whose last work "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" was also a Netflix film, spoke of how he drew from his own personal experience of divorce and that of friends when writing the movie. "I mean I know so many people who have gone through this, so many families that go through a divorce either from their childhood or from their adulthood and so it was important to me to .... you know, I did a lot of research.'' The Academy Awards take place on February 9, 2020. Oscars 2020: Mark Ruffalo, Gal Gadot, Mindy Kaling and others announced as presenters Also read: Oscars 2020: NBA legend Kobe Bryant to be honoured on the awards night Stephen King issues a detailed statement on Oscars diversity issue post backlash

Oscar nominated film 'Marriage Story' director believes his leads gave 'so much of themselves' to the project

Martin Scorsese's<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/from-godfather-to-irishman-mafia-is-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-264456"> 'The Irishman'</a>, Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert's 'American Factory', Noah Baumbach's '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2020-best-film-nominee-273954#1917-273940">Marriage Story</a>'&nbsp;and Mati Diop's 'Atlantics'&nbsp;&nbsp;four more Netflix movies is to get Blu-ray and DVD releases this year under the Criterion Collection.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/netflix-to-carry-japans-iconic-studio-ghibli-animated-films-outside-north-america-275520"> Also read:&nbsp;Netflix to carry studio Ghibli animated films outside North America, Japan</a> 
 
The news agency shares, that each one of the Criterion Collection home video releases will also include exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, special features and a filmmaker-supervised master. 
 
Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci starrer 'The Irishman' debuted in theatres on Nov 1 last year and went on to Netflix release after a few days. Whereas, 'Marriage Story'&nbsp;had its theatrical release on Nov 6 exactly a month ahead of Netflix starting to stream the divorce drama that stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. 
 
'American Factory'&nbsp;which revolves around a Chinese-owned factory in post-industrial Ohio was nominated for an Oscar in the best documentary category. And 'Atlantics', Diop's feature directorial debut, earned the Grand Prix prize in Cannes. 
 
However, 'Roma'&nbsp;by Alfonso Cuaron became the first of the streaming giant's films to join the Criterion library of classic and contemporary films and is going for a home video release on Feb 11.

Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman', Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert's 'American Factory', Noah Baumbach's 'Marriage Story' and Mati Diop's 'Atlantics' four more Netflix movies is to get Blu-ray and DVD releases this year under the Criterion Collection.

Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman', Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert's 'American Factory', Noah Baumbach's 'Marriage Story' and Mati Diop's 'Atlantics' four more Netflix movies is to get Blu-ray and DVD releases this year under the Criterion Collection. Also read: Netflix to carry studio Ghibli animated films outside North America, Japan The news agency shares, that each one of the Criterion Collection home video releases will also include exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, special features and a filmmaker-supervised master. Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci starrer 'The Irishman' debuted in theatres on Nov 1 last year and went on to Netflix release after a few days. Whereas, 'Marriage Story' had its theatrical release on Nov 6 exactly a month ahead of Netflix starting to stream the divorce drama that stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. 'American Factory' which revolves around a Chinese-owned factory in post-industrial Ohio was nominated for an Oscar in the best documentary category. And 'Atlantics', Diop's feature directorial debut, earned the Grand Prix prize in Cannes. However, 'Roma' by Alfonso Cuaron became the first of the streaming giant's films to join the Criterion library of classic and contemporary films and is going for a home video release on Feb 11.

'The Irishman', 'Marriage Story' among four new additions to Netflix's Criterion Collection

Sophie Turner, Pedro Pascal, Jennifer Garner, and Steve Buscemi are the additional names joining a star-studded lineup of presenters for this year's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/screen-actors-guild-awards-date-for-27th-edition-announced-272995">26th annual Screen Actors Guild</a> awards. 
 
Scarlett Johansson, who got a nod to the nomination list for both 'Marriage Story' and 'Jojo Rabbit'&nbsp;also figures in the list of presenters. Actors nominated for '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bombshell-review-charlize-theron-margot-robbie-feature-in-a-timely-film-in-the-post-metoo-era-271878">Bombshell'</a>&nbsp;- Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, and Charlize Theron are the other names in the list of presenters, reported a magazine.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/screen-actors-guild-awards-2020-see-the-complete-nominations-list-267795">See the complete nominations list</a> 
 
The lineup will also feature nominees Tom Hanks 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood', Sterling K. Brown 'This Is Us', Taron Egerton 'Rocketman', Phoebe Waller-Bridge 'Fleabag'. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2020-21-movies-you-should-watch-before-the-awards-night-273034">Also see: Oscars 2020: 21 movies you should watch before the awards night</a> 
 
Additionally, Leonardo DiCaprio is up for a special honour of presenting Robert DeNiro with the SAG Life Achievement Award. The&nbsp;awards will be presented on January 19 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

Sophie Turner, Pedro Pascal, Jennifer Garner, and Steve Buscemi are the additional names joining a star-studded lineup of presenters for this year's 26th annual Screen Actors Guild awards.

Sophie Turner, Pedro Pascal, Jennifer Garner, and Steve Buscemi are the additional names joining a star-studded lineup of presenters for this year's 26th annual Screen Actors Guild awards. Scarlett Johansson, who got a nod to the nomination list for both 'Marriage Story' and 'Jojo Rabbit' also figures in the list of presenters. Actors nominated for 'Bombshell' - Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, and Charlize Theron are the other names in the list of presenters, reported a magazine. See the complete nominations list The lineup will also feature nominees Tom Hanks 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood', Sterling K. Brown 'This Is Us', Taron Egerton 'Rocketman', Phoebe Waller-Bridge 'Fleabag'. Also see: Oscars 2020: 21 movies you should watch before the awards night Additionally, Leonardo DiCaprio is up for a special honour of presenting Robert DeNiro with the SAG Life Achievement Award. The awards will be presented on January 19 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

Jennifer Garner, Sophie Turner to join list of presenters for 2020 SAG Awards

Netflix film 'Marriage Story' has been loved by the audience worldwide and has even fetched several nominations in the upcoming Golden Globe Awards 2020. But the film has not been viewed in China yet. And now the makers of the movie have decided to release the family entertainer in Chinese multiplexes. 
 
Since the online streaming platform-Netflix is banned in China, the streamer sealed a deal with Beijing-based local distributor Road Pictures and gave the local big-screen-rights for the film. 
 
Noah Baumbach`s awards season favourite `Marriage Story`, received a limited Oscars-qualifying theatrical run in North America, but since Netflix is blocked from operating in China, the company has decided to sell the film`s big-screen rights to a local distributor. 
"Marriage Story is subtle and realistic -- and sometimes humorous, or life-affirming -- portrayal of love, marriage and family in all shapes and forms is sure to evoke strong emotional resonance in the Chinese audience," the company said in a statement. 
 
A representative for Road Pictures told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday that the company is aiming for a major nationwide rollout sometime shortly after the 92nd Academy Awards in February.&nbsp; 
 
State-backed distributor China Film Group will import and release the title, while Road Pictures will handle all marketing and support -- the typical arrangement in China. Scarlett Johansson starring `Marriage Story`, is considered as a strong frontrunner in Oscars in several categories after taking a lead in six nominations at the 77th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture. 
 
The comedy-drama is an incisive and compassionate look at a marriage falling apart but also an effort to keep the whole family in together.American actor Adam Driver plays the role of a stage director and Scarlett Johansson takes up the character of Nicole, an actor.&nbsp;

Netflix film 'Marriage Story' has been loved by the audience worldwide and has even fetched several nominations in the upcoming Golden Globe Awards 2020. But the film has not been viewed in China yet.

Netflix film 'Marriage Story' has been loved by the audience worldwide and has even fetched several nominations in the upcoming Golden Globe Awards 2020. But the film has not been viewed in China yet. And now the makers of the movie have decided to release the family entertainer in Chinese multiplexes. Since the online streaming platform-Netflix is banned in China, the streamer sealed a deal with Beijing-based local distributor Road Pictures and gave the local big-screen-rights for the film. Noah Baumbach`s awards season favourite `Marriage Story`, received a limited Oscars-qualifying theatrical run in North America, but since Netflix is blocked from operating in China, the company has decided to sell the film`s big-screen rights to a local distributor. "Marriage Story is subtle and realistic -- and sometimes humorous, or life-affirming -- portrayal of love, marriage and family in all shapes and forms is sure to evoke strong emotional resonance in the Chinese audience," the company said in a statement. A representative for Road Pictures told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday that the company is aiming for a major nationwide rollout sometime shortly after the 92nd Academy Awards in February. State-backed distributor China Film Group will import and release the title, while Road Pictures will handle all marketing and support -- the typical arrangement in China. Scarlett Johansson starring `Marriage Story`, is considered as a strong frontrunner in Oscars in several categories after taking a lead in six nominations at the 77th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture. The comedy-drama is an incisive and compassionate look at a marriage falling apart but also an effort to keep the whole family in together.American actor Adam Driver plays the role of a stage director and Scarlett Johansson takes up the character of Nicole, an actor.

Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver's 'Marriage Story' heads for theatrical run in China

Scarlett Johansson, who is now known to play strong and bold roles, revealed that she was once typecast and hyper-sexualised&nbsp;in her late teens and early 20s. 
 
The actor who was last seen in the anti-hate satire, 'Jojo Rabbit'&nbsp;joined actors Renee Zellweger, Laura Dern, Jennifer Lopez, Lupita Nyong'o and Awkwafina for The news agency&nbsp;Roundtable where she talked about her early career. 
 
"I feel when I was working in my early 20s and even in my late teens/early 20s, I felt that I sort of got, somehow, typecast. I was very hyper-sexualised," she said. 
 
"Which, I guess, at the time seemed Ok to everyone. It was another time. Even though it wasn't a part of my own narrative, it was kind of crafted for me by probably a bunch of dudes in the industry," Johansson continued.

She admitted that while it worked, she found it hard to "figure out how to get out of being an ingenue or the other woman because it was never anything that I had intended". 
 
Johansson's journey took a turn when she was approached to star on Broadway in Arthur Miller's 'A View From the Bridge'&nbsp;in 2009. It "totally reset my whole way of thinking about how I could work and the different kinds of opportunities that could be available to me," she said. 
 
She went on to win a Tony Award for her performance. Now, after starring in a number of films including the superhero franchise 'Avengers', she believes that "It's so different now, the climate is so different now". 
 
"The opportunities for women of every age to play all different types of people" has broadened, the 34-year old added. Nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, Johansson is currently starring in 'Marriage Story'&nbsp;along with Adam Driver and Laura Dern, which hit the theatres recently. The film has been written and helmed by Noah Baumbach.

Scarlett Johansson, who is now known to play strong and bold roles, revealed that she was once typecast and hyper-sexualised in her late teens and early 20s. The actor who was last seen in the anti-hate satire, 'Jojo Rabbit' joined actors Renee Zellweger, Laura Dern, Jennifer Lopez, Lupita Nyong'o and Awkwafina for The news agency Roundtable where she talked about her early career.

Scarlett Johansson, who is now known to play strong and bold roles, revealed that she was once typecast and hyper-sexualised in her late teens and early 20s. The actor who was last seen in the anti-hate satire, 'Jojo Rabbit' joined actors Renee Zellweger, Laura Dern, Jennifer Lopez, Lupita Nyong'o and Awkwafina for The news agency Roundtable where she talked about her early career. "I feel when I was working in my early 20s and even in my late teens/early 20s, I felt that I sort of got, somehow, typecast. I was very hyper-sexualised," she said. "Which, I guess, at the time seemed Ok to everyone. It was another time. Even though it wasn't a part of my own narrative, it was kind of crafted for me by probably a bunch of dudes in the industry," Johansson continued. She admitted that while it worked, she found it hard to "figure out how to get out of being an ingenue or the other woman because it was never anything that I had intended". Johansson's journey took a turn when she was approached to star on Broadway in Arthur Miller's 'A View From the Bridge' in 2009. It "totally reset my whole way of thinking about how I could work and the different kinds of opportunities that could be available to me," she said. She went on to win a Tony Award for her performance. Now, after starring in a number of films including the superhero franchise 'Avengers', she believes that "It's so different now, the climate is so different now". "The opportunities for women of every age to play all different types of people" has broadened, the 34-year old added. Nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, Johansson is currently starring in 'Marriage Story' along with Adam Driver and Laura Dern, which hit the theatres recently. The film has been written and helmed by Noah Baumbach.

Scarlett Johansson feels she was typecast, 'hyper-sexualised' in early career

Scarlett Johansson dominated the Toronto film festival's red carpets Sunday with the debuts of two new films including the world premiere of satirical Nazi comedy 'Jojo Rabbit.' 
 
The movie from 'Thor: Ragnarok' director Taika Waititi tells the story of a young German boy living during World War Two whose imaginary friend is a make-believe version of Adolf Hitler.

Billed as an 'anti-hate satire,' it plots how the child -- a Hitler Youth member with a fondness for Nazi uniforms and book-burnings -- discovers that his mother (Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic.

Johansson said the film's humor and childish perspective give audiences a new way to grasp "the atrocity of what was really going on at that time." 
 
She described the script, written by Waititi -- who also plays the imaginary Hitler -- as a "perfect jewel."

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The New Zealand-born director, who is of Maori and Jewish descent, said the release of the film was timely in today's polarized political climate. 
 
"Now we're seeing all those little pockets of hate groups and seeing these patterns that were happening in the '30s happening again," he said. 
 
"And for me, now more than ever, I think it's important that we keep addressing that stuff and revisiting these stories." 
 
Johansson, the world's highest-paid actress, also appeared on the red carpet for 'Marriage Story,' a drama about a divorcing couple in which she stars opposite Adam Driver.

The Netflix movie received rave reviews last week at its world premiere in Venice -- the same week that director Martin Scorsese chose to praise Driver as "one of the best, if not the best, actors of his generation." 
 
Driver, best known to wider audiences as the villainous Kylo Ren in 'Star Wars,' has been widely tipped for Oscar glory for his portrayal of a narcissistic New York theater director. 
 
- 'A violent thing' - 
 
He told AFP the movie was a cautionary tale of the sudden violence with which a relationship can be ripped apart. It depicts his character's wife (Johansson) move to Los Angeles to pursue the acting career she has long put on hold, taking their child with her. 
 
"If you know someone where you're in the room together and it's second nature, and suddenly that's not there any more, it can be a violent thing -- internally I mean, not physically violent," said Driver. 
 
"Where you lose love and you don't know how to articulate it." 
 
Sunday also saw the world premiere of 'The Goldfinch,'&nbsp;starring Nicole Kidman, in which a terrorist attack on a New York art museum up-ends a 13-year-old boy's life. 
 
In the chilling scene from Donna Tartt's Pulitzer-winning novel, on which the movie is based, Theo loses his mother and barely escapes himself through a crumbling pile of priceless art treasures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 
 
Director John Crowley said making the scene had evoked uncomfortable real-life parallels. 
 
"With our perspective it felt wrong to reference real terrorist attacks," said director John Crowley, who decided to shoot the sequence without sound and strictly through the foggy perspective of the child. 
 
"For you to have your head taken to that just didn't feel that appropriate." 
 
The Toronto International Film Festival is the largest in North America and runs until September 15.

Scarlett Johansson dominated the Toronto film festival's red carpets Sunday with the debuts of two new films including the world premiere of satirical Nazi comedy 'Jojo Rabbit.

Scarlett Johansson dominated the Toronto film festival's red carpets Sunday with the debuts of two new films including the world premiere of satirical Nazi comedy 'Jojo Rabbit.' The movie from 'Thor: Ragnarok' director Taika Waititi tells the story of a young German boy living during World War Two whose imaginary friend is a make-believe version of Adolf Hitler. Billed as an 'anti-hate satire,' it plots how the child -- a Hitler Youth member with a fondness for Nazi uniforms and book-burnings -- discovers that his mother (Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Johansson said the film's humor and childish perspective give audiences a new way to grasp "the atrocity of what was really going on at that time." She described the script, written by Waititi -- who also plays the imaginary Hitler -- as a "perfect jewel." The New Zealand-born director, who is of Maori and Jewish descent, said the release of the film was timely in today's polarized political climate. "Now we're seeing all those little pockets of hate groups and seeing these patterns that were happening in the '30s happening again," he said. "And for me, now more than ever, I think it's important that we keep addressing that stuff and revisiting these stories." Johansson, the world's highest-paid actress, also appeared on the red carpet for 'Marriage Story,' a drama about a divorcing couple in which she stars opposite Adam Driver. The Netflix movie received rave reviews last week at its world premiere in Venice -- the same week that director Martin Scorsese chose to praise Driver as "one of the best, if not the best, actors of his generation." Driver, best known to wider audiences as the villainous Kylo Ren in 'Star Wars,' has been widely tipped for Oscar glory for his portrayal of a narcissistic New York theater director. - 'A violent thing' - He told AFP the movie was a cautionary tale of the sudden violence with which a relationship can be ripped apart. It depicts his character's wife (Johansson) move to Los Angeles to pursue the acting career she has long put on hold, taking their child with her. "If you know someone where you're in the room together and it's second nature, and suddenly that's not there any more, it can be a violent thing -- internally I mean, not physically violent," said Driver. "Where you lose love and you don't know how to articulate it." Sunday also saw the world premiere of 'The Goldfinch,' starring Nicole Kidman, in which a terrorist attack on a New York art museum up-ends a 13-year-old boy's life. In the chilling scene from Donna Tartt's Pulitzer-winning novel, on which the movie is based, Theo loses his mother and barely escapes himself through a crumbling pile of priceless art treasures at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Director John Crowley said making the scene had evoked uncomfortable real-life parallels. "With our perspective it felt wrong to reference real terrorist attacks," said director John Crowley, who decided to shoot the sequence without sound and strictly through the foggy perspective of the child. "For you to have your head taken to that just didn't feel that appropriate." The Toronto International Film Festival is the largest in North America and runs until September 15.

Scarlett Johansson unveils 'Jojo Rabbit', 'Marriage Story' in Toronto

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver play a couple in crisis in 'Marriage Story', an emotional tale of a relationship falling apart and a project the Hollywood actress said she felt was "fated" as it came about as she went through her own divorce.

The Avengers&nbsp;regular and 'Star Wars'&nbsp;actor portray&nbsp;actress Nicole and theatre director Charlie, who go their separate ways when the former, feeling unfilled, returns to her native Los Angeles with their son to shoot a television series pilot.

While Charlie at first believes Nicole and Henry, 8, will eventually return to New York, he soon realises this will not happen. The couple wants an amicable split but it spirals into something nastier when pushy divorce lawyers are called in.

The Netflix film, directed and written by Noah Baumbach, has been billed one of the must-sees at the Venice Film Festival, where the streaming giant won the top Golden Lion Prize last year for Alfonso Cuaron's 'Roma'.

Baumbach, whose last work 'The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)'&nbsp;was also a Netflix film, has spoken of how he drew from his own personal experience of divorce and that of friends when writing the movie.

"Something that I discovered in writing (the film is that) ... when something stops working that you actually acknowledge it or recognise it for the first time," Baumbach told a news conference.

"It's like if you're going through a door and it's locked you suddenly look at the door and you look at how it works, so I thought well through a divorce we could explore a marriage."

Johansson told reporters she was going through a divorce herself when she first met Baumbach to talk about the film. The 34-year-old was previously married to actor Ryan Reynolds and journalist turned art curator Romain Dauriac.

"I hadn't seen (Baumbach) in a long time...so I think I just kind of probably blew into the room and you know just ordered a glass of white wine and started complaining," she said.

"He was just listening and attentive, but then he said 'funny you should be talking about this, probably either a project you're really gonna want to do or not want to see or be a part of I don't know, we'll see how you feel about it', but it was almost...it felt sort of fated in a way I guess."

Viewers follow Nicole and Charlie's journey to divorce as they try to navigate a new life apart and across the country, both intent on making sure their son is spared the pain of his parents separating.

Tensions eventually rise, climaxing in a huge screaming match, a scene Driver said made him think of "the theatrics of divorce".

"You're kind of performing ... for a judge and there's mediators," he said.

"So in working on it, it just felt more like that, it felt like theatre, we blocked it out, we talked about where we were going to go, it wasn't something that we winged."

The movie already had murmurings of potential awards success before its Thursday premiere and critics in Venice were enthusiastic.

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver play a couple in crisis in 'Marriage Story', an emotional tale of a relationship falling apart and a project the Hollywood actress said she felt was "fated" as it came about as she went through her own divorce.

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver play a couple in crisis in 'Marriage Story', an emotional tale of a relationship falling apart and a project the Hollywood actress said she felt was "fated" as it came about as she went through her own divorce. The Avengers regular and 'Star Wars' actor portray actress Nicole and theatre director Charlie, who go their separate ways when the former, feeling unfilled, returns to her native Los Angeles with their son to shoot a television series pilot. While Charlie at first believes Nicole and Henry, 8, will eventually return to New York, he soon realises this will not happen. The couple wants an amicable split but it spirals into something nastier when pushy divorce lawyers are called in. The Netflix film, directed and written by Noah Baumbach, has been billed one of the must-sees at the Venice Film Festival, where the streaming giant won the top Golden Lion Prize last year for Alfonso Cuaron's 'Roma'. Baumbach, whose last work 'The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)' was also a Netflix film, has spoken of how he drew from his own personal experience of divorce and that of friends when writing the movie. "Something that I discovered in writing (the film is that) ... when something stops working that you actually acknowledge it or recognise it for the first time," Baumbach told a news conference. "It's like if you're going through a door and it's locked you suddenly look at the door and you look at how it works, so I thought well through a divorce we could explore a marriage." Johansson told reporters she was going through a divorce herself when she first met Baumbach to talk about the film. The 34-year-old was previously married to actor Ryan Reynolds and journalist turned art curator Romain Dauriac. "I hadn't seen (Baumbach) in a long time...so I think I just kind of probably blew into the room and you know just ordered a glass of white wine and started complaining," she said. "He was just listening and attentive, but then he said 'funny you should be talking about this, probably either a project you're really gonna want to do or not want to see or be a part of I don't know, we'll see how you feel about it', but it was almost...it felt sort of fated in a way I guess." Viewers follow Nicole and Charlie's journey to divorce as they try to navigate a new life apart and across the country, both intent on making sure their son is spared the pain of his parents separating. Tensions eventually rise, climaxing in a huge screaming match, a scene Driver said made him think of "the theatrics of divorce". "You're kind of performing ... for a judge and there's mediators," he said. "So in working on it, it just felt more like that, it felt like theatre, we blocked it out, we talked about where we were going to go, it wasn't something that we winged." The movie already had murmurings of potential awards success before its Thursday premiere and critics in Venice were enthusiastic.

Scarlett Johansson tackles painful divorce tale in 'fated' drama 'Marriage Story'

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