Bleecker (2023)

Name: Bleecker
Director: Edith Hagigi
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2023-06-09
Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cast: Bob Ari, Phil Burke, Alicia Crowder, Mark Deklin

Comedy

Director: Edith Hagigi

Cast: Bob Ari, Phil Burke, Alicia Crowder, Mark Deklin

Runtime104 min

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Full of heart, humor, and a phenomenal ensemble, this dark comedy is about people who create little distractions for themselves in order to avoid dealing with what's really gnawing at their souls: big questions without answers. BLEECKER tells the intertwining stories of a motley of characters in NYC's Village. The straight face here is Maya, who has come to The Big Apple to find her place in this world. As Maya settles in, she starts to care about these folks, which leads her through twists and turns to her own self-purpose.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Bleecker, a 2023 dark comedy directed by Edith Hagigi, has received positive reviews from critics for its heart, humor, and ensemble cast. The film follows the intertwining stories of a group of quirky characters in New York City's Greenwich Village as they navigate big questions in life. While audience reception metrics are not yet available, the film's acclaim from critics suggests it may be an underrated gem worth seeking out.

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Fans of dark comedies and ensemble casts will particularly enjoy the intertwining stories and quirky characters in this 2023 film directed by Edith Hagigi, which tackles big questions about life and purpose with a delightfully straight face.

About

Bleecker is a Dutch-language occupational surname. Bleecker is an old spelling of (linnen)bleker. Most if not all people listed below are descendants of Jan Jansen Bleecker/Bleeker, who came to New Amsterdam in 1658. In the Netherlands, only the spelling Bleeker is extant as a family name.