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Palindromes (2005)
Director: Todd Solondz
Cast: Ellen Barkin, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Sharon Wilkins, Richard Masur
Runtime100 min
Rating15
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Aviva is thirteen, awkward and sensitive. Her mother Joyce is warm and loving, as is her father, Steve, a regular guy who does have a fierce temper from time to time. The film revolves around her family, friends and neighbors.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Palindromes, the 2005 drama-comedy film directed by Todd Solondz, received a mixed critical reception. While some praised its sensitive exploration of adolescence, others found its content controversial and divisive. The film has not received major awards recognition, but it has a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb and a 56% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a polarized audience response.
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Palindromes (2005), directed by the acclaimed Todd Solondz, offers a poignant and unconventional exploration of themes like identity, family, and societal expectations. With its blend of comedy and drama, the film features compelling performances that challenge viewers to empathize with complex characters and confront their own preconceptions.
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Palindromes is a 2004 American comedy drama film written and directed by Todd Solondz. Referencing Solondz's previous Welcome to the Dollhouse, it follows a 13-year-old girl named Aviva and her quest to become a mom. Aviva is notably played by eight different actors of different ages, races, and genders over the course of the film, which is divided into chapters. The names of the characters Aviva, Bob, and Otto are all palindromes. On September 3, 2004, the film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion. It received a limited theatrical release in North America on April 13, 2005.
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