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Day Night Day Night-Movie Review 10/24/2010

Posted by Films to consider in American, Drama, Movies, Suspense.
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Day Night Day Night (American) 2006

Written and directed by Julia Loktev
Starring Luisa Williams

Nominations and wins for several prizes, mostly for the director, including:
Winner, Prix Regards Jeune (Loktev), Cannes Film Festival
Winner, FIBRESCI Prize (Loktev), Chicago Film Festival
Winner, Someone to Watch Award (Loktev), Independent Spirit Awards

A behind the scenes look at final preparations for the suicide bomb attack that is to be carried out by a teenage girl.

The movie receives mixed reviews. From start to finish, I found it both terrifying and mesmerizing. Let me know what you think about it.

94 min. Not rated.

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1. MaryAnne - 10/24/2010

I haven’t seen this yet, but just moved it to the top of my Netflix list. Thanks for the recommendation!

2. wittecisms - 10/25/2010

Sounds intriguing! Another addition to my queue 😉

3. MaryAnne - 12/04/2010

Another good recommendation! The lead actor is such a compelling presence–hard to believe this is her first film.


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