Ape (2012 film)
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| Directed by | Joel Potrykus |
| Written by | Joel Potrykus |
| Produced by | Joel Potrykus Ashley Young Michael Saunders Kevin Clancy |
| Starring | Joshua Burge |
| Distributed by | Factory 25 |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ape is a 2012 American independent black comedy film written and directed by Joel Potrykus, starring Joshua Burge as Trevor Newandyke.[1] The film was a precursor to Potrykus's later film, Buzzard, which also starred Burge.
Premise
[edit]A black comedy and rage fantasy, the film follows failing stand-up comic Trevor as he suffers one humiliation after another, both on stage and off. His only outlet is a secret pyromania on display at home and in public.[2] His anger hits the streets after making a deal with a man dressed as the Devil.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Joshua Burge as Trevor Newandyke
Release
[edit]Ape made its world premiere at the 2012 Locarno Film Festival, where it won Best New Director and Best First Feature Special Mention at the festival.[4] It went on to make its North American premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival,[5] and US premiere at AFI Fest in Hollywood.[6] The film received a theatrical release through Factory 25.[7]
Reception
[edit]Ape has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a rating of 100%, based on 5 reviews.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Rechtshaffen, Michael (9 November 2012). "Ape: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Vimercati, Giovanni. "Film Comment Review: Ape". Film Comment. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ "IndieLisboa Film Festival: Ape". IndieLisboa. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Deadline.com:Locarno Award Announcement". Deadline. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Ape". VIFF. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "AFI Fest:Ape". AFI. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ "Factory 25 Acquires Joel Potrykus' 'Ape'". Deadline. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Ape". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
External links
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