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| Childless | |
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| Directed by | Charlie Levi |
| Written by | Charlie Levi |
| Produced by | Graham Leader |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Dan Stoloff |
| Edited by | Michael Rafferty |
| Music by | John Petersen |
| Production companies | Childless Granite Films |
| Distributed by | Monterey Media |
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| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Childless is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Charlie Levi and starring Barbara Hershey, Joe Mantegna, James Naughton and Diane Venora.
The sudden passing of a teenage girl unsettles the four adults in her life. Jarred by this glimpse of mortality, they struggle to understand – or justify – the current state of their own lives. As each gets ready for the funeral, they speak their private thoughts directly to the camera, leaving it up to the viewer to make sense of these off-kilter, self-serving, yet frequently humorous accounts of the family story. By the end of the day, more than a teenager has been put to rest. Hope beckons.
Cast
- Barbara Hershey as Natalie
- Joe Mantegna as Richard
- Diane Venora as Mary
- James Naughton as Harvey
- Natalie Dreyfuss as Katherine
- Jordan Baker as Edith
Accolade
The film won the Visionary Award at the Boston Film Festival.
References
- Webster, Andy (14 May 2015). "Review: 'Childless,' a Film of Connected Monologues, Stars Joe Mantegna". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- Scheck, Frank (14 May 2015). "'Childless': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- Sharf, Zack (30 March 2015). "Monterey Media Acquires Award-Winning Drama 'Childless'". IndieWire. Retrieved 28 June 2020.