Movie Description

This is Not a Film

(2004)

Overview

In a broken attempt to find a woman who has broken his heart, a Manhattan shoe salesman fearlessly throws himself into the world of guerilla filmmaking, creating a 'modern day message in a bottle' - actually a videotape - hoping that someone seeing it (maybe you?) will know his ex-girlfriend. To help the viewer understand who he is and why his girlfriend left him, this neophyte filmmaker hires a temperamental actress to play his ex and together they reenact scenes from his failed relationship. During the course of filming, Michael's mistakes, blunders and inadequacies as a boyfriend are mercilessly pointed out to him. This Is Not A Film is a romantic comedy about making a mistake and recognizing it in the most painful way possible - by making it all over again.

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Original TitleThis is Not a Film

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2004-03-03

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 29m

Production CompaniesLaughing Circle,R.I.P.E.

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Romance