The Arsonist (2004)

Following the death of her son by arson, a woman believing to be framed, goes on the run to prove her innocence.

Director:

Myles Sorensen

Writer:

Myles Sorensen

Stars:

John Emmet Tracy, Alla Korot, R.A. Buck

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
John Emmet Tracy	...	Vincent
Alla Korot	...	Janine
R.A. Buck	...	John
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Todd Giebenhain	...	George
Trista Michelle LaPrade	...	Diana
David Youse	...	Sean

Storyline

Following the death of her son by arson, a woman believing to be framed, goes on the run to prove her innocence.

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Taglines:

You can't feel heat in dreams.

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Genres:

Drama | Short | Mystery

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

USC School of Cinema and Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Enjoyed it.

I saw this movie at the San Jose Film Festival (Cinequest), along with many other short films, both good (by major schools) and bad (by local junior college kids). I felt it was the most mature of the films shown at the festival. I can well understand why this film was selected to be shown at the Venice International Film Festival. It is a professionally made film, with muscular production values. The actors are just top, no question about it. It mixes humor (in the classroom) with serious medical problems (narcolepsy) with even more serious psychological problems (the pyromaniac) and a deep look into existential values (there is no god, so each person is responsible for making their own values). It deserves a ten rating.