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Stranger Things (WINNER: Best Narrative Feature) Directed
by
Eleanor Burke and Ron Eyal UK, USA / 2010 / 75 minutes World Premiere
Screening
Times and Venues:
Upstate Films I RHINEBECK
10/01/2010, 2:00PM
Upstate Films WOODSTOCK
10/03/2010, 1:30PM
SYNOPSIS:
“Stranger Things” tells of the unusual and touching bond that forms between the isolated Oona and homeless Mani. Set against the backdrop of a quiet seaside village in England, this beautifully shot tale of one stranger reaching out to another is the feature debut of Eleanor Burke and Ron Eyal. Together they have crafted a film that explores grief and loneliness, but has at its heart a unique and distinctive pair who are able to find solidarity and surprising intimacy in one another’s company. Through minimal and nuanced filmmaking, Burke and Eyal deliver a compelling work that reveals a level of maturity and sensitivity rarely found in first-time directors. New faces Akhtar and Collins are magnetic in the central roles.
“Stranger Things” is a wonderfully singular film that brings with it a great sense of calm and joy, reminding us that anything in life is possible and that very often strange things can bring with them unexpected happiness. (Jacob Brades)
BIO:
Eleanor Burke and Ron Eyal are a writing and directing duo who use actor-centric methods to create a fresh style of dramatic filmmaking. They were recently featured in Filmmaker Magazine's "25 New Faces of Independent Film." Burke and Eyal grew up far across the pond from each other, one in England, the other in California. They met while attending NYU's Graduate Film Program and started their collaboration with the short film "Ruth and Maggie," which premiered at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival. Both filmmakers have received several accolades for their films and screenplays, including a fellowship award for excellence for Eleanor Burke from director Ang Lee. Their debut feature, "Stranger Things," was one of only 10 films from across the US selected to participate in the 2009 IFP Narrative Filmmaker Lab, where it won the lab's top award. Burke and Eyal are currently writing the screenplay for their next feature.
MAIN CREDITS: Cast/Featuring: Bridget Collins, Adeel Akhtar
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