New Films from Wolfe Releasing
Circumstance, Tomboy, Private Romeo, Unhappy Birthday, Suicide Room
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Dear Friends and Programmers:
Brace yourself for this one Programmers — Wolfe has never had an announcement quite like this!
Wolfe Releasing is now handling film festivals for two of the biggest lesbian-themed films of the year…CIRCUMSTANCE (2011 Sundance Audience Award Winner) and TOMBOY (Berlin Panorama Opening Night film). Both are rare and beautiful films that are also perfect for cross-over audiences. Both films are available for Festivals through Wolfe now!
In addition, Wolfe has acquired the rights to four additional gay male-themed films PRIVATE ROMEO, UNHAPPY BIRTHDAY, MANGUS! and SUICIDE ROOM.
For screeners—available now—contact us here (except for CIRCUMSTANCE…see note regarding screeners below).
Enjoy our new releases!!
All the best,
— Jeffrey
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2011 | USA | 107 min.
DIRECTOR Maryam Keshavarz
WRITER Maryam Keshavarz
PRODUCERS Karin Chien, Melissa M. Lee, Christina Won
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Christina Won
CINEMATOGRAPHY Brian Rigney Hubbard
EDITOR Andrea Chignoli
PRODUCTION DESIGNER Natacha Kalfayan
MUSIC Gingger Shankar
CAST Nikohl Boosheri, Sarah Kazemy, Reza Sixo Safai
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ABOUT THE FILM:
Teenagers Atafeh, and her best friend, Shireen, are experimenting with their burgeoning sexuality amidst the subculture of Tehran’s underground art scene when Atafeh’s brother, Mehran, returns home from drug rehab as the prodigal son. Battling his demons, Mehran vehemently renounces his former life as a classical musician and joins the morality police. He disapproves of his sister’s developing intimate relationship with Shireen and becomes obsessed with saving Shireen from Atafeh’s influence. Suddenly, the two siblings, who were close confidants, are entangled in a triangle of suspense, surveillance, and betrayal as the once-liberal haven of the family home becomes a place of danger for the beautiful Atafeh.
Splendidly constructed and saturated with a sumptuous sense of style and sensuality, Circumstance marks the arrival of an exciting, original talent. First-time feature writer/director Maryam Keshavarz registers a rare glimpse of forbidden love in today’s Iranian youth culture.— Sundance Film Festival
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TERRITORIES
US ONLY
EXHIBITION FORMATS
HDCAM, Digibeta, Blu-Ray, DVD
FESTIVALS
Sundance 2011 (Audience Award: Dramatic), 2011 Seattle International Film Festival
SCREENERS
Please note: no DVD screeners will be sent out for this film. The theatrical distributor is being very selective about which festivals will be approved to show this film. Please let us know if you are interested in viewing this film and we will see if we can get approval to send you a secure link for web viewing.
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2011 | USA | 107 min.
DIRECTOR Céline Sciamma
WRITER Céline Sciamma
PRODUCERS Benedicte Couvreur
CAST Zoé Héran, Malonn Levana, Jeanne Disson, Sophie Cattani, Matthieu Demy
WINNER
Audience Award
Best Feature
Frameline35
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ABOUT THE FILM:
The assured second feature from the director of Waterlilies, Céline Sciamma, Tomboy features an astonishing performance from young Zoé Héran as the title character, a ten-year-old girl named Laure who dresses as a boy and convinces her new friends that she's ten-year-old Michael. Newly arrived with "his" family in the French countryside, Michael wins admirers for his soccer skills and steals the heart of young Lisa. But how long can she keep her secret? Touching, funny and heartbreaking, Tomboy explores questions of gender and identity with great warmth and insight.— Los Angeles Film Festival
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TERRITORIES
North America
EXHIBITION FORMATS
HDCAM, Digibeta, DVD
FESTIVALS
2011 Berlinale, Los Angeles Film Festival 2011, Frameline 35
SCREENERS
EMAIL US
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2011 | USA | 107 min.
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY Alan Brown
PRODUCER Agathe David-Weill
CINEMATOGRAPHY Derek McKane
EDITOR Craig B. Weiseman
MUSIC Nicholas Wright
CAST Seth Numrich, Matt Doyle, Hale Appleman, Chris Bresky, Sean Hudock, Adam Barrie, Bobby Moreno, Charlie Barnett
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ABOUT THE FILM:
Love knows no boundaries, but same-sex attraction in an all boys military academy is a tough drill. When eight cadets are left behind at an isolated military high school, the greatest romantic drama ever written seeps out of the classroom and permeates their lives. Incorporating the original text of Romeo and Juliet, YouTube videos,
and lip-synced indie rock music, Private Romeo takes us to a mysterious and tender place that only Shakespeare could have inspired. Writer-director Alan Brown (O Beautiful) uses original dialogue sparingly but to good effect, letting Shakespeare’s original words address the issues confronting today’s gay youth. The cast utilizes only Shakespeare trained actors, including Hale Appleman’s riveting turn as the film’s Mercutio, Matt Doyle, and Seth Numrich, who is currently performing in acclaimed play War Horse at Lincoln Center.— Frameline
Click here for more information and to watch the trailer.
TERRITORIES
THE WORLD
EXHIBITION FORMATS
HDCAM, Digibeta, DVD
FESTIVALS
Frameline35
SCREENERS
EMAIL US
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2011 | USA | 107 min.
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY Mark Harriott, Mike Matthews
PRODUCERS Nic Speranza, Mark Harriott, Mike Matthews
CINEMATOGRAPHY Mark Hammond
EDITOR Tony Graynoth
MUSIC Lin Sangster
CAST David Paisley, Christina De Vallee, Jill Riddiford, Jonathan Keane
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ABOUT THE FILM:
Set in and around the remote tidal island of Amen, Unhappy Birthday is the fictional story of three outsiders’ battles against the twisted morals of an antiquated and isolated community. Inspired by British cult classics such as The Wicker Man and Hammer House of Horror, the film explores the fear of isolation and nature versus nurture.
The island of Amen is accessible only by invite and seemingly impossible to leave. What could be a better birthday spot for city girl Sadie, who happens to be scared of water? Her boyfriend Rick and friend Johnny feel a connection themselves, and all relationships are up in the air as they reach Amen. After an unexpected and shocking fumigation given to all visitors by the islanders, they finally meet some friendly locals, including Corinne. A mysterious family connection with this enigmatic islander brings horrific consequences as they find themselves trapped by the tide and at the mercy of the island’s wild nature.
An unsettling ride from beginning to end, horror buffs and fans of psychological thrillers shouldn’t miss this unique story. Bring someone you can trust—you might not want to go out into the dark alone.
— Frameline
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TERRITORIES
THE WORLD
EXHIBITION FORMATS
Digibeta, DVD
FESTIVALS
Frameline35
SCREENERS
EMAIL US
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2011 | USA | 107 min.
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY Jan Komasa
PRODUCERS Jerzy Kapuściński
CINEMATOGRAPHY Radoslaw Ladczuk
EDITOR Bartek Pietras
MUSIC Michal Jacaszek
CAST Jakub Gierszal, Roma Gasiorowska, Krzysztof Pieczynski, Agata Kulesza
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ABOUT THE FILM:
Dominik is the product of a success-driven marriage between businessman Andrzej and CEO Beata. With only 100 days to go before his final school exams, Dominik seems on target to graduate with top marks and into the finest university. However, 100 days to go still means 100 days to conform to school social rules. Through a series of humiliating events, Dominik’s world comes crashing down, and he reverts from real life and logs into the virtual world. Cloaked in his avatar, Dominik meets Sylvia, a would-be suicider who hasn’t left this world in years, and joins her friends in the ‘Suicide Room.’ Soon enough Dominik struggles to decipher what is real as common virtual experiences bleed dangerously into reality.
Click here for more information and to watch the trailer.
TERRITORIES
NORTH AMERICA
EXHIBITION FORMATS
Digibeta, DVD
FESTIVALS
2011 Berlinale (Panorama Special), 2011 Transilvania (Wasted Youth)
SCREENERS
EMAIL US
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2011 | USA | 107 min.
DIRECTOR Ash Christian
WRITER Ash Christian
PRODUCERS Simon Millar, Heather Matarazzo
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Lisa Black, Anne Clements, Rex Cumming, Michele Levy, Ruth Mutch, Charles Solomon Jr., Tom Whelan
CINEMATOGRAPHY Lyn Moncrief
EDITOR Scott Martin
PRODUCTION DESIGNER Ryan M. Smith
CAST Jennifer Coolidge, Alan Cumming, Heather Matarazzo, with John Waters and Leslie Jordan
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ABOUT THE FILM:
Mangus Spedgewick—a high school senior in Rivercity, Texas —hopes to fulfill a family tradition by playing the role of Jesus in his local annual production of “Jesus Christ Spectacular” (the poor man's version of “Jesus Christ Superstar”)…that is until a freak accident renders him legless. Shuttled off to live with his estranged mother in a trailer park, the senior finds new friendship with a quasi sibling and winds up playing the role after a series of strange events that also reunites his family.
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TERRITORIES
The World
EXHIBITION FORMATS
HDCAM, Digibeta, BluRay, DVD
FESTIVALS
Dallas International, Miami Gay & Lesbian, Provincetown International
SCREENERS
EMAIL US
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