Synopse
The four subplots of actor Mark Webber's directing debut centre on love, drugs and poverty. Seven-year-old Babo has asthma. His neighbour Demetrius dreams of climbing up the social ladder. Art student Michelle has an affair with her dealer. Kaleef and Jill's marriage is crumbling while their teenage son wants to participate in a muscleman contest. Set in Philadelphia, against the backdrop of a collapsing health care system, this episode film presents a kaleidoscope of life dreams. Co- Produced by Jim Jarmush.
Regie
Mark Webber, born in 1980, actor, writer and director. Has appeared in over 25 films including"Storytelling" by Todd Solondz, "Broken Flowers" by Jim Jarmush and "The Hottest State" by Ethan Hawke. "Explicit Ills" is his first time directing.
Info
Original Title: Explicit Ills
International Title: Explicit Ills
Category: Feature
Section: Agenda 09
Version & Subtitles: English OV
Director & Screenplay: Mark Webber
Cast/Protagonists: Paul Dano, Rosario Dawson, Lou Taylor Pucci, Tariq Trotter
Production country: United States
Year of Production: 2008
Length: 87 min
Producer: Liz Detro, Sol Tryon, Liz Destro
Production company: Mangusta Productions
Cinematography: Patrice Lucien Cochet
Editor: Jay Rabinowitz
Music: Khari Mateen
Production Design: Michael Grasley
World Sales: Caroline Dubourg, Peace Arch Entertainment
