Living In Oblivion
This wrenching but comic look at independent film-making shows a young film-maker forced to ponder the inevitable question: Can anything be worth going through the hell of making a low-budget feature film? Winner Screen writing Award at Sundance. Steve Buscemi stars.
Year: 1995
Genre: Comedy, Nick's Favourites, Filmmaking, Black Humour
Country: USA
Director: Tom DiCillo
Starring: Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney
Duration: 92 Minutes
Rating: M
7.5/10
Location in store: Comedy
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