The Neon Bible ( Vivlos apo neon )

The Neon Bible (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Vivlos apo neon
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cannes Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
95 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1995 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Terence Davies

Written By:
Terence Davies
John Kennedy Toole

Actors:
Jacob Tierney ..... David, aged 15
Drake Bell ..... David, aged 10
Gena Rowlands ..... Mae Morgan
Diana Scarwid ..... Sarah
Denis Leary ..... Frank
Bob Hannah ..... George
Aaron Frisch ..... Bruce
Charles Franzen ..... Tannoy Voice
Leo Burmester ..... Bobbie Lee Taylor
Sherry Velvet ..... First Testifier
Stephanie Astalos-Jones ..... Second Testifier
Ian Shearer ..... Billy Sunday Thompson
Joan Glover ..... Flora
Jill Jane Clements ..... Woman
Tom Turbiville ..... Clyde

Synopsis:

Based on John Kennedy Toole's semi-autobiographical novel of the same title, Terence Davies transposes his trademark style onto celluloid inspired by a book that he undoubtedly identified with. The character of David, an isolated and naive boy growing up in the Bible Belt during the 40s is a wonderful accompaniment to Davies' own autobiographical alter egos of his earlier films. Davies himself was raised by the women of his family, whose life like David's was made better by the death of his father. Unfortunately, David's mother spirals into a depressive state of madness and his eccentric aunt with whom he has become a great friend and confidant to leaves to pursue a career in the entertainment business.

While on a train, a teenage boy thinks about his life and the flamboyant aunt whose friendship acted as an emotional shield from his troubled family. This film evokes the haunting quality of memory while creating a heartfelt portrait of a boy's life in a rural 1940s Southern town.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 07 December, 2012.

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