Film
Strange Parallel
1998 · 30m · Documentary · Music · Fantasy
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- 8.1
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Overview
Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.
Cast
Elliott Smith
Self
Gus Van Sant
Self
Sam Coomes
Self
Janet Weiss
Self
Sean Croghan
Drill Sergeant
Larry Crane
Self
Joanna Bolme
Self
Amber Strom
Self
Dave England
Devil
Rossie Harris
Robot Hand Salesman
Sasha Fuentes
Robot Hand Salesman
Marne Lucas
Self
Crew
- Steve HanftDirector · Writer · Director of Photography · Editor
- Jason MasonWriter
- Raub ShapiroProducer
- Paul MenneEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 15, 1998
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Genres
- Documentary, Music, Fantasy
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