Sundance 2010: Diverse Stories Shaping Human Experience

Abel

2010 • 83 min

When nine-year-old Abel steps up to be the head of his household in his father's absence, he earns his family's admiration, and their lives settle into a peaceful routine. This is disrupted when a stranger appears, identifying himself as Abel's…

6.8

Seven Days

2010 • 105 min

Drama, Horror, Thriller

Bruno Hamel is living a peaceful life until his daughter is raped and killed. After the perpetrator is caught, a dark plan takes root in Bruno's mind. He decides to capture the murderer and make him suffer for the crime.

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Bilal's Stand

2010 • 99 min

Bilal, a Muslim high school senior, helps his family run "The Stand," their taxi business, which has sustained them for six decades. It seems Bilal is destined to continue the family tradition. He secretly applies to college and begins ice…

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Sympathy for Delicious

2010 • 96 min • Box office $13K

Drama

A DJ who has recently become paralyzed explores faith healing, finding unexpected results.

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Daddy Longlegs

2010 • 99 min • Box office $20K

Drama, Comedy

Lenny, 34, has spent months alone. He picks up his sons, Sage, 9, and Frey, 7, from school. Each year, he spends a couple of weeks with them in his midtown New York studio apartment. During these visits, Lenny struggles…

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Space Tourists

2009 • 98 min

Christian Frei's latest film explores humanity's long-held desire to travel into space as an ordinary person. Anousheh Ansari, an American who paid $20 million to realize her childhood dream, becomes the subject of this documentary. It chronicles her journey to…

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Cyrus

2010 • 91 min • Budget $7M • Box office $9M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

John's life is stagnant, and his ex-wife is remarrying. A struggling divorcé finally meets the woman he's been dreaming of, but she's already involved with someone – her son. Soon, John and the woman find themselves competing for her affection,…

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His & Hers

2009 • 80 min

This documentary explores a love story spanning nine decades, told through the shared memories of seventy women.

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Bran Nue Dae

2009 • 82 min

Summer 1965. A young man enjoys a carefree life in Broome, Australia, fishing and spending time with friends and his girlfriend. His mother sends him back to a religious mission for more schooling. Following a punishment for a rebellious act,…

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Twelve

2010 • 93 min • Box office $2M

Thriller, Drama, Action

A young drug dealer's privileged world crumbles after his cousin is killed and his closest friend is arrested for the crime.

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Restrepo

2010 • 93 min • Box office $1M

War, Documentary

Directors Hetherington and Junger spent a year with the 2nd Battalion of the U.S. Army in a dangerous valley in Afghanistan. The documentary offers insight into the unit's approach to overcoming the Taliban, focusing on their dedication, intense combat, and…

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Waiting for "Superman"

2010 • 111 min

Documentary

Davis Guggenheim, director of *An Inconvenient Truth*, delivers a powerful and moving film in *Waiting for Superman*. It's a sharp critique of the American education system, but with an underlying sense of optimism.

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The Perfect Host

2010 • 93 min • Budget $500K • Box office $453K

Comedy, Thriller, Crime

Warwick Wilson is the perfect host, meticulously planning a dinner party with everything precisely scheduled. John Taylor, a criminal trying to escape his life, needs a place to stay. He claims to be a newcomer to Los Angeles, a friend…

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Buried

2010 • 95 min • Budget $1M • Box office $19M

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

In Iraq, a U.S. Truck driver is attacked by Iraqis. He then awakens buried alive in a coffin. Armed with only a lighter and a cell phone, he must desperately try to escape the confined space before it's too late.

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A Film Unfinished

2010 • 89 min

History, Documentary

Yael Hersonski's documentary examines a controversial film made by the Nazis about the Warsaw Ghetto. Found after the war, the incomplete film, lacking a soundtrack, was initially considered a valuable historical record, despite its propaganda. The discovery of a lost…

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I Am Love

2010 • 120 min • Budget $3M • Box office $12M

Drama, Romance

Emma moved from Russia to Italy to be with her husband. She is now a respected mother of three in a prominent industrial family, but feels a lack of satisfaction. Her world begins to change when Antonio, a gifted chef…

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The Man Next Door

2009 • 103 min

Drama, Thriller, Comedy

A dispute between two neighbors escalates beyond a simple disagreement about construction plans, revealing a deeper conflict rooted in class and social standing. The source of their conflict is a remarkable Le Corbusier-designed house, the sole example of its kind…

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Bass Ackwards

2010 • 103 min

Following a painful breakup with a married woman, a man embarks on a whimsical, unconventional road trip across the country in a customized VW bus.

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One Too Many Mornings

2010 • 90 min

Fischer rarely wakes up without a hangover. He lives in a church – a working one, where baptisms, weddings, prayers, and funerals happen. It’s perfect for him: a young man with no goals who can sleep in the back free…

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The Red Chapel

2010 • 88 min

Two Danish comedians accompany a director on a journey to North Korea. They have been granted access under the guise of performing a vaudeville show.

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The Shock Doctrine

2009 • 82 min

Documentary

This film examines the concept of "disaster capitalism," inspired by Naomi Klein's theory that modern capitalism thrives on crises like natural disasters, wars, and terrorism to gain power.

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Lourdes

2009 • 95 min • Budget $2M

Drama

Seeking respite from her isolation, Christine, who uses a wheelchair, embarks on a transformative trip to Lourdes, the renowned pilgrimage destination in the Pyrenees.

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Southern District

2009 • 108 min

In La Paz, unlike many cities, the wealthy reside in the Southern District. A comfortable, idyllic life unfolds within a large house and its garden, encompassing the mother, her three children, and the Aymara people who live there. The story…

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The Killer Inside Me

2010 • 109 min • Budget $13M • Box office $3M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Deputy Sheriff Lou Ford is a respected and seemingly mild-mannered figure in his quiet West Texas town. While some find him a bit slow or dull, few have any real criticism. However, Lou harbors a dark secret: he suffers from…

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Jack Goes Boating

2010 • 91 min • Box office $801K

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A limo driver's blind date sets in motion a story about love, betrayal, friendship, and resilience, focusing on two working-class couples in New York City.

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The Freebie

2010 • 78 min

Annie and Darren have been married for seven years and still deeply love each other. They are affectionate, enjoy each other's company, and share playful activities like crossword puzzle races. Their relationship appears idyllic, except for a recent lack of…

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Smash His Camera

2010 • 87 min

This film chronicles the life and career of Ron Galella, a photographer who relentlessly pursued celebrity images. It explores the impact of paparazzi culture and the often contentious relationship between photographers and their subjects.

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Get Low

2010 • 103 min • Budget $700K • Box office $10M

Drama, Mystery, Comedy

This film draws from folk tale, fable, and real-life legend to tell the story of a reclusive man living in Tennessee during the 1930s. He became known for famously holding a lively funeral celebration for himself while he was still…

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The Locksmith

2010 • 88 min

Mike is trying to stay out of trouble while on work release, but his locksmith job complicates things when a demanding woman named Margo asks for his help. Mike agrees to investigate whether her fiancé is cheating on her, and…

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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

2010 • 84 min

Documentary

This documentary chronicles the life and career of Joan Rivers, created to celebrate the comedienne's 75th birthday.

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The Oath

2010 • 90 min

The film follows the intertwined stories of Abu Jandal and Salim Ahmed Hamdan. Their chance meeting in 1996 sets in motion a series of events that ultimately lead them to Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden, the 9/11 attacks, Guantanamo Bay, and…

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Please Give

2010 • 90 min • Budget $3M

Comedy, Drama

In New York City, a married couple clashes with the granddaughters of the elderly woman who lives in the apartment they own.

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Enemies of the People

2009 • 93 min

In the late 1970s, the Khmer Rouge regime murdered nearly two million people in Cambodia. The full story of the Killing Fields has long remained hidden. Now, investigative journalist Thet Sambath embarks on a decade-long mission to uncover the truth.…

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3 Backyards

2010 • 88 min

On a peculiar autumn afternoon in their Long Island suburb, an executive, a housewife, and a young person experience a shared day.

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Grown Up Movie Star

2009 • 95 min

Ruby, 13, tries to mature quickly when her mother leaves home to pursue a career in Hollywood, leaving her in the care of her father in the countryside.

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Undertow

2009 • 100 min

Drama, Romance

A married fisherman grapples with the conflict between his love for his husband and his feelings for another man, all within the constraints of his community's deeply held customs.

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High School

2010 • 99 min • Budget $10M • Box office $221K

Comedy

The top student in his class accidentally takes marijuana with a local stoner and subsequently fails a drug test. Determined to make his graduating class share his misfortune, he devises a complex plan that ultimately backfires.

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The Runaways

2010 • 107 min • Budget $10M • Box office $2M

Music, Drama, History

In 1970s Southern California, Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two fiercely independent teenagers, form the band The Runaways. With the guidance of manager Kim Fowley, the all-female group quickly achieves widespread fame, becoming pioneers for women in rock music.

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It's a Wonderful Afterlife

2010 • 100 min

Mrs. Sethi, an Indian mother determined to marry off her daughter, becomes dangerously fixated on the task. The film is a darkly humorous, farcical comedy filled with awkward jokes and silly physical humor, but surprisingly manages to be effective.

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Frozen

2010 • 94 min • Box office $3M

Thriller

Three skiers are stranded on a chairlift at a New England ski resort after it unexpectedly closes for the week. Facing freezing temperatures, they must make difficult decisions to survive, which turn out to be more dangerous than waiting for…

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Obselidia

2010 • 103 min

George, a solitary librarian, has come to believe that love is no longer relevant. However, a journey to Death Valley with Sophie, a film projectionist, challenges his perspective and shows him a different way.

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Splice

2010 • 104 min • Budget $26M

Horror, Science Fiction

Elsa and Clive, two young scientists, push the limits of science with a risky experiment: combining human and animal DNA to create a new life form. They call it "Dren." The creature quickly grows from a deformed infant into a…

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New Low

2010 • 82 min

Wendell, a young man plagued by anxiety and lacking direction, grapples with his feelings for two women: Joanna, who represents the best of him, and Vicky, who embodies his worst impulses. With the help of his friend Dave, Wendell begins…

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The Violent Kind

2010 • 89 min

Horror

In a remote Northern California farmhouse, a group of young bikers and their partners are terrorized when one of the women is violently possessed. A gang of people dressed as 1950s Rockabillies appears, intent on retrieving whatever is developing within…

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The Romantics

2010 • 97 min • Budget $4M • Box office $123K

Drama, Romance

Seven friends from college gather for a seaside wedding, but old tensions resurface. The maid of honor and the groom have a complicated past, leaving everyone questioning whether their history is truly behind them.

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Animal Kingdom

2010 • 113 min • Budget $5M • Box office $1M

Crime, Drama

Following his mother's overdose, Joshua "J" finds himself living with his extended family. This close-knit group, led by his manipulative grandmother, is deeply involved in criminal enterprises, and J quickly becomes immersed in their world. However, an opportunity for a…

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Enter the Void

2010 • 161 min • Budget $13M • Box office $754K

Fantasy, Drama

A young American drug dealer and addict named Oscar lives in Tokyo with his prostitute sister, Linda. The film follows Oscar's spirit as it journeys through life after death. He relives memories of his parents before they died, witnesses his…

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Mother and Child

2009 • 125 min • Budget $7M • Box office $4M

Drama, Romance

Three women are connected by their experiences with adoption. Karen, a physical therapist, has long regretted placing her daughter up for adoption as a teenager. Elizabeth, adopted as a child, is a successful lawyer but finds her personal life emotionally…

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Cane Toads: The Conquest

2010 • 85 min

Cane Toads: The Conquest, from filmmaker Mark Lewis, is a humorous and thought-provoking look at Australia's infamous environmental disaster. Filmed in the striking landscapes of northern Australia, the film follows the relentless spread of the cane toad across the continent.…

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AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo

2010 • 107 min

Documentary

Across America, rural landowners are suddenly offered lucrative deals from energy companies to lease their land. The companies are eager to tap into a vast natural gas supply, often called the "Saudi Arabia of natural gas." Using a new hydraulic…

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7.6

The Company Men

2010 • 104 min • Budget $15M • Box office $4M

Drama

Bobby Walker enjoys a comfortable life – a good job, a loving family, and a nice car. But when his company restructures and he loses his job along with two colleagues, Bobby and his friends must figure out who they…

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Waste Land

2010 • 90 min • Budget $1M • Box office $187K

Documentary

This inspiring documentary follows acclaimed artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from the world's largest landfill in Rio de Janeiro to international fame. Muniz collaborates with the "catadores," the landfill's waste pickers – resourceful individuals who offer a unique perspective…

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Winter's Bone

2010 • 101 min • Budget $2M • Box office $13M

Drama, Mystery

When Ree Dolly learns her father mortgaged their home for his bail and vanished, the 17-year-old is forced to navigate the dangerous world of local criminals and the unforgiving Ozark landscape. She must find her father and protect her family.

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The Kids Are All Right

2010 • 106 min • Budget $3M • Box office $34M

Comedy, Drama

Nic and Jules have a son and a daughter via artificial insemination. When their children are old enough, both secretly seek out the donor. Unexpectedly, the donor begins to form attachments to the two mothers and their children, changing their…

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Nowhere Boy

2009 • 98 min • Budget $1M • Box office $6M

Drama

In 1950s Liverpool, England, a restless teenager named John Lennon lives with his Aunt Mimi. When Mimi's husband passes away, John sees his mother, Julia, at the funeral. Against Mimi’s wishes, John wants to connect with Julia. Julia shares her…

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Armless

2010 • 86 min

This quirky comedy follows a woman as she grapples with a bizarre revelation about her husband: he has an uncontrollable urge to amputate his own arms.

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The Taqwacores

2010 • 83 min

Yusef, a Pakistani engineering student living away from home for the first time, finds himself living with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. They introduce him to Taqwacore, a fiercely unconventional Muslim punk rock subculture largely unknown…

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The Extra Man

2010 • 108 min • Budget $7M • Box office $453K

Comedy

In New York City's upscale Upper East Side, a man who provides companionship to affluent widows takes a promising young playwright under his guidance.

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Happythankyoumoreplease

2011 • 100 min • Box office $853K

Comedy, Drama, Romance

This film explores a pivotal time for a group of young New Yorkers as they navigate the complexities of adulthood, questioning their cynicism and searching for connection and love. Six friends grapple with relationships, friendships, and the challenges of growing…

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Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

2010 • 89 min • Budget $5M • Box office $5M

Comedy, Horror

A group of anxious college students camping near a remote cabin in West Virginia become convinced two local men are killers. As the number of bodies found increases, the students' fear and confusion grow, fueling their desire for revenge against…

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Women Without Men

2009 • 100 min

Drama

In 1953 Iran, amidst the upheaval of the CIA-backed coup, four women find refuge and friendship in a peaceful orchard. There, they discover a sense of freedom and support.

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