10:45 am
Wed Mar 13

Romantic Comedy (OFFICIAL)

Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz
320 E 6th St, Austin, TX, 78701
0.25km NW

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

Alamo Ritz

Alamo Ritz 1

320 E 6th St.

Romantic Comedy is a documentary that goes beneath the surface of our favourite films, seeking to better understand the way we view love, relationships and romance. From It Happened One Night to Runaway Bride, from clumsy meet cutes to rain-soaked declarations of love, these films reflect our experiences but are often just as problematic as they are comforting.

They're hugely successful and deeply loved by many, but - being frequently dismissed as guilty pleasures - they have often avoided critical analysis. Helped by a chorus of critics, actors and filmmakers, and original songs by her band Summer Camp, director Elizabeth Sankey embarks on a journey of investigation and self-discovery.

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Director

Elizabeth Sankey

Credits

Director: Elizabeth Sankey

Producer: Chiara Ventura, Oskar Pimlott, Jeremy Warmsley

Music: Jeremy Warmsley

Principal Cast: Jessica Barden, Charlie Lyne, Anne T. Donahue, Laura Snapes, Cameron Cook, Eleanor McDowall, Simran Hans, Brodie Lancaster

Additional Credits: Original Songs: Summer Camp

Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Film Badge

Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Interactive Badge, Film Festival Wristband

Premiere Status: World Premiere

Genre: Comedy, Documentary, LGBTQ, Romance

Screening Section: Visions

Screening Format: Documentary Feature

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Runtime: 78:41 mins