SummaryThe American theatrical premiere of director Abel Ferrara's 1997 portrait of a young actor (Modine) whose drug and alcohol abuse leads to a personal breakdown.
Directed By:Abel Ferrara
Written By:Abel Ferrara, Marla Hanson, Christ Zois
The Blackout
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50
This isn't a Ferrara classic like "King of New York," but even his less- memorable pictures carry an eccentric kick no other director could duplicate.
50
Abel Ferrara's gift for getting actors to dredge up the ugliest muck in their souls and bare it onscreen is used to strong effect in this psychological thriller.
40
Like most of Mr. Ferrara's films, The Blackout takes place in a trance state -- events are fuzzy, line readings even fuzzier. There are mysterious ellipses in the plotline and lots of droning electric guitar work on the soundtrack.
30
Ferrara has made a film that's always visually arresting, but one that lacks emotional and dramatic sense -- a recurrent weakness in his work.
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Production Company:
- Cipa
- Les Films Number One
- MDP Worldwide
Release Date:Aug 3, 2001
Duration:1 h 38 m
Rating:R
Tagline:the darkest secrets are the ones we hide from ourselves
Awards
New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Yoga Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD) Awards
• 1 Nomination
