The Myth of the American Sleepover, a movie premiered at the SXSW Film Festival and Conference, where it received a special jury prize for Best Ensemble Cast, is having its world premiere at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival in the International Critics’ Week section.
Just for a record, it’s the first American film in five years to be selected for this honor! One reason more for us to talk about David Robert Mitchell‘s movie…
So, let’s start with the synopsis: “Set against the backdrop of mile roads, neighborhood blocks, abandoned factories and lakes which make up Metro-Detroit, this story follows four young people as they search for love and adventure on the last night of summer. Maggie, Rob, Claudia and Scott cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties.
They are looking for the iconic teenage experience, but instead they discover the quiet moments that will later become the part of their youth that they look back on with nostalgia.”
The whole story is actually inspired by Mitchell’s experience growing up in Michigan, the kids in this poignant and tender coming-of-age drama may be lost, a little confused and full of angst, but ultimately the kids are alright in this life-affirming, truthful and fresh take on the teen genre.
It’s both written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and his first full length feature involves fresh cast, mostly of kids who at least look like they could be your average American teenagers on the screen: Nikita and Jade Ramsey, Amy Seimetz, Jean Louise O’Sullivan, Amanda Bauer, Claire Sloma, Brett Jacobsen, Marlon Morton…
Let’s once again repeat that movie is having its world premiere at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, in the International Critics’ Week section. The International Critics’ Week is founded in 1962, and it’s the oldest parallel competitive section of the Cannes Film Festival.
It showcases first and second feature films by directors from all over the world and has remained true to its tradition of discovering new talents.
If you’re interested, you can check out the trailer, and judge for yourself. We’re definitely in for this one, since it looks fresh and appealing. That’s why we wish them good luck at Cannes, and you guys stay tuned for more info.
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