Two Gates of Sleep
2010 American film
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Two Gates of Sleep is a 2010 American drama film written and directed by Alistair Banks Griffin and starring Brady Corbet, David Call and Karen Young.[1][2]
Directed byAlistair Banks Griffin
Written byAlistair Banks Griffin
Produced byJosh Mond
Andrew Renzi
Andrew Renzi
Starring
| Two Gates of Sleep | |
|---|---|
Film poster | |
| Directed by | Alistair Banks Griffin |
| Written by | Alistair Banks Griffin |
| Produced by | Josh Mond Andrew Renzi |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jody Lee Lipes |
| Edited by | Alistair Banks Griffin Brady Corbet |
| Music by | Danny Bensi Saunder Jurriaans |
Production company | BorderLine Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Two Gates of Sleep was produced by Josh Mond and Andrew Renzi through the production company Borderline Films. The film premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival in the Director’s Fortnight selection,[3] went on to win the 2011 New Talent Grand PIX at CPH:PIX[4] and was distributed in the US by Factory 25.
Plot
After preparing for their mother's imminent death, two brothers go on an arduous upriver journey to honor her final request.
Cast
- Brady Corbet as Jack
- David Call as Louis
- Ross Francis as Hunter
- Ritchie Montgomery as Dr. Benjamin
- Lindsay Soileau as Dell
- Karen Young as Bess
Reception
Robert Tumas of Slant Magazine awarded the film three stars out of four.[5]
Accolades
| Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Outcome |
| Cannes Film Festival | Caméra d'Or[6] | Alistair Banks Griffin | Nominated |
| Cannes Film Festival | C.I.C.A.E. Award | Alistair Banks Griffin | Nominated |
| CPH:PIX | New Talent Grand PIX[7] | Alistair Banks Griffin | Won |
| BFI London Film Festival | Sutherland Trophy | Alistair Banks Griffin | Nominated |
| Deauville Film Festival | Grand Special Prize | Alistair Banks Griffin | Nominated |
