LOL
| Directed by: | Joseph Swanberg |
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| Written by: | Joseph Swanberg |
| Starring: | Kevin Bewersdorf, Joseph Swanberg, Tipper Newton |
| Country: | U S A |
| Created: | 2006 |
| Runtime: | 81 min. |
| Member: | joeswanberg |
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Film Description:
LOL is the second feature by Joe Swanberg. It was made in Chicago, IL with the help of Chris Wells, Kevin Bewersdorf, and people from all over the world. It premiered at the 2006 SXSW Film Festival and has gone on to play the Philadelphia Film Festival, The Independent Film Festival of Boston, and the Maryland Film Festival.
Synopsis
Alex, Tim, and Chris view the women in their lives through the dimensions of a computer screen or the lens of a camera-phone. They struggle to balance their online fantasies and addictions with the demands of real life. This up-to-the-second feature intimately explores masculinity in the new millenium, a time when young men are trying to decipher the mixed messages of modern relationships and technology. Featuring a nonprofessional cast, video contributions from people all over the world, and original music by lead actor Kevin Bewersdorf, LOL offers an honest portrait of how the latest tools of communication can either help us click or turn us off.
Forms: Experimental, Narrative Fiction, Multimedia, Feature
Genres: Alternative, Comedy, Drama, Microcinema, Romance, Avant-garde, Independent, Satire, Dramedy, Reality, Art
Niches: Student
Screenings & Events
SXSW Film Festival
Film Festival
Austin, U S A
March 2006
Philadelphia Film Festival
Film Festival
Philadelphia, U S A
April 2006
Independent Film Festival of Boston
Film Festival
Boston, U S A
April 2006
Cast & Crew
Joseph Swanberg (Producer, Director)
WritingJoseph Swanberg (Writer)
PerformanceBrigid Reagan (Supporting Actor), C. Mason Wells (Supporting Actor), Greta Gerwig (Supporting Actor), Joseph Swanberg (Lead Actor), Kevin Bewersdorf (Lead Actor), Tipper Newton (Lead Actor)
CameraJoseph Swanberg (Cinematographer/DP)
Post ProductionJoseph Swanberg (Picture Editor), Joseph Swanberg (Sound Editor)
MusicKevin Bewersdorf (Original Music/Composer)
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Ratings
More exquisitely observational, highly sophisticated filmmaking from this adventurous, groundbreaking cinema-maker and his team of talented collaborators. Inspiring and awesome work. Thank you!!!

3 Comments about LOL
Nov 22, 2006 03:10AM
Keep up the great work on your project - if you get a chance check out my podcast at http://www.indiefilmnation.com to here the latest independent film news from around the globe!
Mike Smith
May 26, 2006 03:11AM
I'd like to view this movie as I'm thinking about men and the role in the world to day.
May 18, 2006 08:24PM
Sounds interesting. I've thought about doing a film like this myself... always wanted to see a movie about the "changing role of masculinity" through the skewed looking glass of the computer's eye. I'm glad Swanberg tackled the subject -- looking forward to seeing it!
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