“But the idea behind French hours is that instead of doing a 12 and a half or 13-hour day with a lunch break in the middle, you do a 10-hour straight day. Everyone kind of eats food throughout the day anyway on the set.”

American actress, director, and screenwriter

Marielle Stiles Heller is an American actress, director, and screenwriter. She is best known for her work in film and television, especially for directing The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and for appearing in The Queen's Gambit. Heller's work as a filmmaker has brought her attention for stories that balance humor, character, and emotional precision. As an actor, she has also appeared on screen, adding another dimension to a career that spans both performance and storytelling.