Palindromes
Todd Solondz' new film begins with the funeral of his beloved 'Welcome to the Dollhouse' character, Dawn Wiener. Touching on the same raw-nerve subjects as his earlier films - isolation, degradation, incest - this time he throws abortion into the mix as well. Aviva is Dawn's cousin, whose preoccupying wish is to have babies. Lots of them. Unfortunately an early termination, under the strong influence of her mother (Ellen Barkin), has left her unknowingly infertile. With 8 different actors playing the runaway Aviva this may be Solondz' most experimental film yet. Dark, satirical and one of a kind.
Year: 2004
Genre: Art House Cinema, Comedy, Cult Films / After Dark, Film Festivals 2005, 2006
Country: USA
Director: Todd Solondz
Starring: Ellen Barkin, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stephen Adly-Guirgis, Emani Sledge, Valerie Shusterov
Duration: 100 Minutes
Rating: R18 - Contains violence, sex scenes and sexual content that may offend
6.8/10
Location in store: Art House Cinema
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