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Swingin' in the Painter's Room

1988-01-01 · 13 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy

The film is a comedy about a young New York artist full of himself who is at a party, at his home, in his studio bedroom, to celebrate his next and first exhibition in a gallery. The film focuses on envious friends, infidelity, a kleptomaniac and a large painting by Frank Sinatra. Shot in a single take, Greg set out to stage the movements of the actors and the camera so that the viewer would not be aware of the absence of editing.

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Directors
Greg Mottola
Production companies
Columbia University School of the Arts
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Andy BrownAndy BrownArthur, the kleptomaniac
Allison ParisiRenata
Jeff BeachPeter
Kevin BlackStavros
Gavin SmithGavin SmithGuy With Fur Hat
Agnes BoucherMary

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