Movie·2026·0h 58m
The Joyless Economy
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Short film selected for the Cannes Film Festival Directors’ Fortnight Lineup. A documentary that explores how a woman's movie collection triggers her infidelity. Created for one viewer—the woman whose confessions are revealed through hypnotic second-person narration. All events and artifacts are presented at a steady, soothing pace.
Written By
B. Curran
Producer
Marjorie Conrad, John Tuthill
Editor
Marjorie Conrad
Themes
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Cast
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Crew
Marjorie Conrad
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
B. Curran
Writer
John Tuthill
Producer
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