Underplayed Gems

The Simian Line (2001)

The Simian Line poster
Directed by
Linda Yellen
Genre
drama
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 46m
Rated
R
Rating
4.9 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A group of people gathers for a party and their relationships and conversations unfold over the course of the evening. The film follows each character's personal struggles and connections with others.

improvisedconversationalslow-pacedintimatereflectivedramaticnaturalisticcharacter-driven

What happens

The Simian Line is a 2001 American improvisational film released in New York City and Los Angeles. It was filmed over an eleven-day period. The ensemble cast includes Harry Connick Jr., Cindy Crawford, Tyne Daly, William Hurt, Monica Keena, Samantha Mathis, Lynn Redgrave, Jamey Sheridan and Eric Stoltz. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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