The Woodsman (2004)
- Directed by
- Nicole Kassell
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.8 of 10 from 535 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A man recently released from prison after serving time for sex crimes against children tries to build a new life. He gets a job and starts a tentative relationship, but faces hostility and suspicion from those around him.
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What happens
The Woodsman is a 2004 American drama film directed by Nicole Kassell in her feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Kassell and Steven Fechter, and based on the play of the same name by Fechter. Starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, the film follows a convicted child molester who must adjust to life after being released from prison. The title of the film refers to the woodsman from the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, who kills the wolf to save the titular child. The Woodsman premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2004, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize, and was screened at the Chicago International Film Festival on October 10, 2004, where it was nominated for the Gold Hugo. The film was theatrically released in the United States on December 24, 2004, to widespread acclaim, with Bacon's performance earning critical praise. It received three nominations at the 20th Independent Spirit Awards, Best First Feature for Kassell, Best Male Lead for Bacon, and Best Debut Performance for Hannah Pilkes. At the 9th Golden Satellite Awards, Bacon was nominated for Best Actor – Drama and Sedgwick was nominated for Best Supporting Actress – Drama. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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