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Mr. Jealousy

film by Baumbach [1997]

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Mr. Jealousy is a 1997 romantic comedy film written and directed by Noah Baumbach. The film centers on a writer who becomes fixated on his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, a well-known novelist. Baumbach is recognized for his distinctive style of self-aware, dialogue-driven dramas that often explore the lives of artists and intellectuals, particularly within the setting of New York City. His early works, including Mr. Jealousy, helped establish him as a notable voice in independent cinema.12

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