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Overview
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Director:
Writer:
Todd Solondz (written by)
Release Date:
21 January 2005 (Sweden)
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Plot:
Aviva is thirteen, awkward and sensitive. Her mother Joyce is warm and loving, as is her father, Steve, a regular guy who does have a fierce temper from time to time. The film revolves around her family, friends and neighbors. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(15 articles)
Tiff ‘09: Short Takes
(From SoundOnSight. 24 September 2009, 9:54 AM, PDT)
Toronto Mini: 'Life During Wartime' treads familiar ground
(From Hitfix. 21 September 2009, 9:00 AM, PDT)
(From SoundOnSight. 24 September 2009, 9:54 AM, PDT)
Toronto Mini: 'Life During Wartime' treads familiar ground
(From Hitfix. 21 September 2009, 9:00 AM, PDT)
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Solondz Continues to Push the Envelope
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Matthew Faber | ... | Mark Wiener |
| Angela Pietropinto | ... | Mrs. Wiener |
 | Bill Buell | ... | Mr. Wiener |
| Emani Sledge | ... | 'Dawn' Aviva |
 | Ellen Barkin | ... | Joyce Victor |
| Valerie Shusterov | ... | 'Judah' Aviva |
| Richard Masur | ... | Steve Victor |
| Hillary B. Smith | ... | Robin Wallace |
| Danton Stone | ... | Bruce Wallace |
 | Robert Agri | ... | First Judah |
| Hannah Freiman | ... | 'Henry' Aviva |
 | Stephen Singer | ... | Dr. Fleischer |
 | Rachel Corr | ... | 'Henrietta' Aviva |
| Stephen Adly Guirgis | ... | Joe / Earl / Bob |
| Will Denton | ... | 'Huckleberry' Aviva |
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Runtime:
100 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Netherlands:12 |
Finland:K-15 |
New Zealand:R18 |
Germany:12 |
Singapore:M18 |
Canada:14A (Ontario) |
Iceland:16 |
Hungary:16 |
Italy:VM14 (video rating) |
Argentina:13 |
Hong Kong:III |
Ireland:16 |
Japan:R-15 |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:Not Rated |
Australia:R
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Director spent his entire life's saving on making the movie because no studios would back it.
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Errors in geography: The film takes place in New Jersey, yet in one of the hitch-hiking scenes we see a road sign for US Route 3, which in reality is located in New Hampshire. To make matters worse, in the background of the same scenes we see directional signs for "Ellenville" and "Route 199", which reveals the actual filming location of Kingston, NY.
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Quotes:
'Mark' Aviva Victor:
I know. I believe you because pedophiles love children.
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Soundtrack:
This Is The Way
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"Palindromes" is a magnificent movie unlike anything else I have seen. Not only is the main song haunting, but the characters will stick in the mind for days. Aviva, the main character portrayed by 8 different actors is a young disturbed child with one desire, to have a child so she will always be loved by someone. Aviva goes through many strange and sometimes disturbing escapades. This film explores the tender subjects of abortion, statutory rape, religious extremists, pedophilia, and change. Essentially, Aviva and the other characters end up having names that are palindromes ie. Bob etc. This is symbolic of the fact that no one ever changes despite obstacles and bizarre occurrences that happen in their lives.
Many times Solondz's films are misunderstood. They are often deemed sacrilegious, vulgar, or plainly disgusting. If you are one of these people shame on you, Solondz simply explores and exploits major issues that happen everyday. No other director besides Larry Clark is bold enough to do this. Personally, I think the dialogue in Solondz's films is brilliant and witty. He chooses tasteful casts that depict their characters perfectly. The audience is able to easily relate to the characters or simply hate them. I praise Solondz for his work.