Romantic Comedy
Synopsis
They're hugely successful and deeply loved by many, but - being frequently dismissed as guilty pleasures - they have often avoided critical analysis. Helped by a diverse chorus of critics, actors and filmmakers, and with original songs by her band Summer Camp, director Elizabeth Sankey embarks on a journey of investigation and self-discovery.
Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2019 - Voices - World premiere
Official Selection SXSW 2019
Details
- Year
- 2019
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 79 min
- Format
- Digital
- Director
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Elizabeth Sankey 1st Feature
- Producer
- Jeremy Warmsley, Chiara Ventura, Oskar Pimlott
- Editor
- Elizabeth Sankey
- Screenwriter
- Elizabeth Sankey
- Sound
- Jeremy Warmsley
- Composer
- Jeremy Warmsley
- Principal cast
- Jessica Barden, Charlie Lyne, Simran Hans, Brodie Lancaster, Anne T Donahue, Cameron Cooke, Eleanor McDowall, Laura Snapes
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Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Romantic Comedy Movie LTD
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