Imitation Girl (2017)

A mysterious young woman materializes in the middle of the southwest desert, where each step teaches her about her new world and her new body. As she assumes a new life, she discovers she has a twin with whom she shares more than just an outward appearance.

Director:

Natasha Kermani

Writer:

Natasha Kermani

Stars:

Lauren Ashley Carter, Neimah Djourabchi, Adam David Thompson

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lauren Ashley Carter	...	Julianna / Imitation
Neimah Djourabchi	...	Saghi
Adam David Thompson	...	Max
Catherine Mary Stewart	...	Mrs. Phan
Stefanie Woodburn	...	Shygirl
Sanam Erfani	...	Khahar
Kevin O'Rourke	...	Larry
William Wakeland	...	Boy
Taylor Warden	...	White Tank
Kevin Metz	...	Driver
Brian Morvant	...	Brian Buzzcut
Kellie Overbey	...	Margueritte
Gerrard Lobo	...	Steve the Finance Guy
Kalyn West	...	Gaby
Christopher Watson	...	Street Performer

Storyline

IMITATION GIRL is the lyrical telling of a mysterious being who arrives on Earth in the shape of a young woman. Taken in by Iranian immigrants, a brother and sister living in the American Southwest, Imitation forms an understanding of the strange species around her, and as she learns more about her new body and her companions, she comes to appreciate the beauty and the sadness of her new world. At the same time, Julianna, Imitation's world-wise, world-weary earthly double, knows both glitz and grit working as an entertainer in New York City, where her fraying life and relationships now threaten her preparations for the dream audition that might finally set her on a happier path. On learning of Julianna's existence, Imitation heads to New York, where only by sacrificing themselves to each other can the cosmic twins complete their portrait of a woman and find fulfillment.

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Plot Keywords:

imitation | desert | outer space | alien | 

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Persian

Release Date:

4 March 2017 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Illium Pictures,Cup of Joe Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Bear (2015)

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Soundtracks

On The Radio
Written & performed by Tyger
Courtesy of Tyger

User Reviews

More female-directed sci-fi, please!

Natasha Kermani is of interest to me because there are very few women directing sci-fi flicks (Mimi Leder's DEEP IMPACT might be the only female-headed sci-fi household name, though many more women are producing successful horror films these days). Women are often expected to make projects about relationships, cutesy rom-coms, or intimate dramas - but Kermani clearly wants to craft bigger, more imaginative epics. IMITATION GIRL had elements of Tarkovsky, Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and Wong Kar Wai. Loved it.