Greener Grass

In a surreal suburban utopia where everyone is relentlessly pleasant and obsessed with perfection, two mothers, Jill and Lisa, navigate the absurdities of their engineered existence. When Jill's desperate desire for her neighbor Lisa's perfect baby leads her down a bizarre path, the thin veneer of politeness begins to crack, revealing the unsettling emptiness beneath.

Greener Grass was met with critical acclaim for its unique surrealism, sharp satire of suburban conformity, and absurdist humor. Critics praised its distinctive visual style and the committed performances of its lead actresses, though some found its relentless oddity to be challenging.

• Praised for its wildly original and unsettlingly funny satire of suburban life.

• Hailed for its distinctive visual style and commitment to its absurdist premise.

• The performances of the lead actresses were frequently highlighted as a major strength.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's unique, dark humor and its biting commentary on societal pressures and artificial pleasantries. Many found it to be a refreshingly original and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature at the Slamdance Film Festival (2019).

The film was inspired by the directors' own observations of passive-aggressiveness and performative niceness in suburban communities.