How Lena Dunham Found ‘Unmitigated Joy’ with Her ‘Catherine Called Birdy’

After years as one of the most polarizing figures in entertainment, Lena Dunham is finally taking the win.Her fourth feature film, the Medieval-set teen comedy “Catherine Called Birdy,” has enjoyed nearly universal praise from critics.

She puts all doubts to bed with her latest, an adaptation of Karen Cushman’s YA novel, one of Dunham’s favorite childhood reads that was originally published in 1994.Filtered through Dunham’s undeniable comedic voice, Cushman’s novel becomes a cheeky romp through a charmingly anachronistic Medieval Britain.

With “Game of Thrones” breakout Bella Ramsey as the charismatic lead and Andrew Scott (Aka Hot Priest) as her wry foil of a father, “Catherine Called Birdy” is an unmitigated delight.

And that’s exactly how Dunham feels about the warm responses her film is receiving.“I can’t believe I’m saying something was an unmitigated joy, but it really was,” Dunham told IndieWire

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