MOVIE | The Rock 'n' Roll Documentary "Strutter"
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A Humorous, Stylish Portrait of a Young Man's Growth After Hitting Rock Bottom
“Rock Road Movie” Strutter (1)
Strutter, a rock film depicting the melancholic days of a young man cast into despair after being dumped by his girlfriend and his band breaking up, will be released sequentially in theaters nationwide, starting September 14 (Saturday) at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya and others. Prior to the release, OPENERS is offering an advance screening for 5 pairs (10 people) on September 5 (Thursday) at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Made for $25,000 with support from Tarantino, the Coen Brothers, and others
Strutter, which humorously depicts a young man's personal growth through stylish visuals, is not only compelling in its content but also remarkable for its production. It was made with a total production cost of just $25,000 (approximately 2.5 million yen), with various support and cooperation from talented directors who lead the American independent film scene, including Quentin Tarantino, Monte Hellman, Gus Van Sant, and Ethan Coen.
Co-director Kurt Voss himself handled the cinematography with a Handycam, and director Allison Anders' children managed the camera and music, realizing a film production with a thoroughly low budget. The actors in the film are also friends of both directors. Notably, Terry Graham, the drummer for the legendary 1980s punk band "Gun Club," and Ariel Pink, appearing as a customer in a used record store, are among the cast, with numerous points of interest for rock fans scattered throughout.
MOVIE: Win Tickets to an Advance Screening
A Humorous, Stylish Portrait of a Young Man's Growth After Hitting Rock Bottom
“Rock Road Movie” Strutter (2)
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Nothing Goes Right
Brett is suddenly dumped by his beloved girlfriend, leaving him in despair. To make matters worse, he's then told that his band members are leaving. Amidst this, he hears a rumor that his ex-girlfriend has started dating Damon, a musician he respects, and is filled with rage.
Realizing he must give up on her, Brett asks his friend Cleo out on a date, but it ends in failure due to him drinking too much. The band, already on the brink of collapse, inevitably disbands. With nothing going right and his heart broken, he decides to go on a road trip. On his journey, Brett grasps what's truly important and, to put an end to their ambiguous relationship, asks Cleo out on a date again. What is the "answer" he arrives at?
Win Tickets to an Advance Screening of Strutter
Date: September 5 (Thursday)
Time: Doors open 21:10, Start 21:30
Venue: Human Trust Cinema Shibuya
1-23-16 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Cocoti Building 7F, 8F
We are offering an advance screening of this film for 5 pairs (10 people). If you wish to attend, please apply via the button below.
Application Deadline: August 20 (Tuesday) noon
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Strutter
Opening September 14 (Saturday) at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya and other theaters nationwide
Directed and Written by: Allison Anders, Kurt Voss
Starring: Flannery Lunsford, Dante White-Ariano, Elise Holander, Craig Stark, Ariel Pink, Terry Graham
Distribution: Full Moon Telmo x Copiapoa Film
2012 / USA / 87 min
©2012 Alison Anders and Kurt Voss