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Timothée Chalamet Shines in Hubris-Critiquing 'Marty Supreme'

1/24/2026

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Story summary

Josh Safdie, the filmmaker, directs Marty Supreme, featuring Timothée Chalamet, the actor, as Marty Mauser.
Set in 1952, the film follows a shoe salesman whose inflated entitlement drives his pursuit of success.
The narrative critiques this mindset by revealing the costs of hubris.
Chalamet's performance is magnetic and exhausting.
The score builds a dissonant contrast between outdated hierarchies and a futuristic soundscape.

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Story summary

Josh Safdie, the filmmaker, directs Marty Supreme, featuring Timothée Chalamet, the actor, as Marty Mauser.
Set in 1952, the film follows a shoe salesman whose inflated entitlement drives his pursuit of success.
The narrative critiques this mindset by revealing the costs of hubris.
Chalamet's performance is magnetic and exhausting.
The score builds a dissonant contrast between outdated hierarchies and a futuristic soundscape.