Whit Stillman is an American writer-director known for his sly depictions of the "urban haute bourgeoisie," a term he uses for the upper-class WASP elite within American culture. His films keenly examine the irony and awkwardness inherent in social rituals and intellectual discourse. Stillman masterfully captures the unique vernacular and absurdities of elite circles. His work is celebrated for its distinctive wit and unconventional perspective on social dynamics.
This volume brings together two screenplays which celebrate two different cities - New York in winter and Barcelona in summer. Metropolitan won the New York Film Critics Best New Director Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.