Yes, that it correct - this Trailer Watch will contain only one trailer. And why? Because it's absolutely AMAZING. Breaking Upwards is a semi-autobiographical (we aren't really sure though) tale of two lovers (played by filmmakers, Zoe Lister-Jones and Daryl Wein) in the city that never sleeps, who, in order to fend off their glaring codependency, decide to intricately plan their breakup, in a sense unraveling the monogamous constraints placed upon relationships in modern life. Yes, that sounds complex, but that doesn't take away from it looking AMAZING. Did I metion it has Juno's Olivia Thirby in it?
I was thinking about this trailer and I couldn't help but think of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, in terms of how relationships are diffused in differing ways, often with disastrous, albeit always intriguing consequences. I think I love this film already, nothing could make me hate it - even if the film was subpar (which I am certain it will not be) - it is the very essence of its originality that draws me in.
And look at this trailer, it has a great soundtrack to it, awesome dialogue, characterisation, laughs and emotions pouring out of it i.e. perfect formula for indie gold.
Only problem is, this film is showing @ the SXSW festival this year, which inevitably means we won't get to see it over here in Australia for a while - which is very saddening to me. Also saddening on the indie/absurdist front: where the hell is My Winnipeg? Someone please release it over here - I am dying to see it!
also - you can find it on youtube here.
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