MUTUAL APPRECIATION
USA 2005
109 min, digiBETA

Directed by: Andrew Bujalski
Script: Andrew Bujalski
DOP: Matthias Grunsky
Editing: Andrew Bujalski, Bettina Bohler
Music: Martin Hossbach
With: Justin Rice, Rachel Clift, Andrew Bujalski, Seung-Min Lee, Kevin Micka, Bill Morrison

Alan, a musician whose band has just broken up, shows up in New York to pursue his burgeoning rock and roll career. He starts by searching for a drummer for a show he's already lined up, and otherwise goes about the mechanics of self-promotion. He finds a champion in Sara, a radio DJ who sets her sights on a submissive but uninterested Alan and finds him a drummer. In his down time, Alan drinks and strategies with his old friend Lawrence (Bujalski), a grad student, and Lawrence's girlfriend Ellie, a journalist. Alan endeavors to keep his shoulder to the wheel, while Ellie finds herself compelled by him. The attraction is mutual, but both parties are reluctant to take a next step.

Andrew Bujalski
Andrew Bujalski's first feature film, Funny Ha Ha, was released theatrically by Goodbye Cruel Releasing. It ran theatrically in 20 cities and is available on DVD from Wellspring. Critic Ray Carney wrote of it, "The shaggy, baggy randomness of young adult life and love has never been captured more truly and convincingly on film. Never."

Festivals:
Rotterdam International Film Festival, 2006
Thessaloniki International Film Festival, 2005
Awards:
Best Screenplay, Newport International Film Festival, 2005
Best Director, Sidewalk Movie Picture Festival, 2005


Goodbye Cruel Releasing
Houston King
Phone: +1 323 850 2757
Fax: +1 323 850 2787
houston_king@hotmail.com
www.mutualappreciation.com

 
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