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Dear Diary (1996)
Director: David Frankel
Cast: Bebe Neuwirth, Bruce Altman, Mike Starr, Haviland Morris
Runtime22 min
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A New York magazine art director, a married mother of two who just turned 40, decides to record the events of her day in a journal. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Dear Diary, a 1996 romantic comedy-drama directed by David Frankel, received critical acclaim, winning the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. The film follows a New York magazine art director who decides to record the events of her 40th birthday in a journal, offering a relatable and humorous portrait of a woman's midlife experiences. While audience reception has been positive, with an IMDb rating of 7.1, the film remains relatively obscure compared to Frankel's later mainstream successes.
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Dear Diary, the 1996 Oscar-winning live action short film directed by David Frankel, offers a charming and introspective glimpse into the daily life of a New York magazine art director. With standout performances from Bebe Neuwirth and the supporting cast, this slice-of-life drama provides a relatable and insightful exploration of the joys and challenges faced by a married mother of two who is turning 40.
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Dear Diary is a TV pilot, starring Bebe Neuwirth, written and directed by David Frankel and produced by Frankel and Barry Jossen. After being rejected by ABC, it was slightly edited and put into a single Los Angeles theater for a weekend in November 1996, and went on to win an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film at the 69th Academy Awards. It was the only made-for-TV pilot ever to win an Oscar.
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