Sunset Story

Starring:Sunset Story
Studio: Capital Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Description

Sunset Story is a funny and intimate documentary drama that will make you think differently about growing old. It tells the story of Irja (81) and Lucille (95), two friends at a rest home for retired radicals. As they attend demonstrations, register their fellow residents to vote and debate everything under the sun, Irja and Lucille's verve and humor delight us. Sunset Story doesn't shy away from the sadness of old age; it reveals two elderly women's lives in an unusually authentic and surprisingly moving way.

Customer Reviews:

High school video project.......2006-11-01

I, like most people, have sat through hundreds of movies. Naturally, it would be impossible for anyone to be impressed with every one of them. Every time you push the "play" button you expect to witness some degree of creativity or tension or plot or escapism .... SOMETHING. After twenty minutes of sitting through this third rate documentary I found myself feeling at first disappointment, then anger. I tried, but I couldn't sit through to the end. In view of all the five star rating above I guess I just don't get it. NO stars.

Life. and. Death.......2006-07-24

Wow.
Paul McCartney now *is* the age in his song.
The time is coming for us all.

This doumentary is an absolutely essential experience for everyone of all ages. I'm recommending it to all my friends at the assisted living Lodge where I call Bingo. For those who have not had much experience with "the backside of life," who, unlike this reviewer, have not spent a lot of time visiting relatives in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities, this film about a "Rest Home' for retired radicals" shows that residence in these places does *not* have to be the end or drastic curtailment of who one is or one's passions. If I lived closer to LA, so that my friends and relatives here could come visit me there, I would move to Sunset Hall in a heartbeat when my time comes.
The central tale of two women there is well told and a timeless story of life, liberty and loyalty for all. /TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer

Very overwhelming experience.......2005-05-04

This documentary really made me re-think what it means to grow old. I'd guess before this I didnt think about it all that much and I would write older folks off no matter what thier opinion was because they were just old and senile, but I can see how wrong I may have been sometimes.

These two ladies in this movie crack me up, and theyr so honest and caring. Their friendship is one tht I wish I could have.

Really, if yer looking for a feel good movie or a movie that will just make you re-think what the future has in store for you then I'd pick this up. Would make a great gift for anyone who is taking care of an elderly parent or grandparent as well. Charming movie.

I laughed, I cried, I picketed........2005-04-23

Deeply moving, hilariously funny and extremely inspiring. A wonderful story about the friendship between a perfect "odd couple" pairing of women in a home for aging political progressives. A true love story between friends. Their connection made the film as much about what it means to be alive and curious and interested, as it was a window into a transition we will all eventually experience. It made me think and feel and fall in love with the characters and you can't ask for much more than that. I loved it.

Touching, funny, unusal and well done.......2005-04-19

The courage and spirit of the two women who are featured in this wonderful documentary makes me yearn for a Sunset Hall in NYC. The film moves you to tears, then cracks you up with its bold humor. The DVD has interviews with the creators of the film which further adds to the film's humanity, wit and wisdom. I've recommended it to everyone I know. A rare treat.

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A Noir Wrapped in a Fable
A must see for Dostoevsky and cinema lovers!

SHADES OF DAY - Director's Cut

Manufacturer: CustomFlix
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000B6LZO8
Release Date: 2006-06-20

Product Description

"Shades of Day" is a suspenseful Hollywood fable based on Feodor Dostoevsky's classic novella "White Nights"(considered one of the greatest love stories ever written), but here transferred to modern day Los Angeles. It's the first part of our "Dostoevsky-L.A" project, which also will include "Crime and Punishment, LA" and "Idiot, L.A". The film crosses and re-crosses the thin line that separates tragedy from comedy. It introduces us to the enchanting Linda, whose life is centered around a planned reunion with her former lover Paul. Her plans change in remarkable ways as she encounters an extraordinary cast of characters, including a new lover and a movie producer who is pursued by the Mafia. The feature is scripted by award winning Vitaly Sumin and playwright Jeff Bergquist and shot beautifully on Kodak film stock by award winning cinematographer Gus Blaudziunas. Reviews: Advance looks by selected critics have already established "Shades of Day" as a film to see: "The film has a magical look... Quite an achievement!" Jonathan Dana, producer, former Director of Acquisition and Development for Samuel Goldwyn Company. "Crisply shot, the film has a gritty quality that captures the struggling underside of L.A. In some ways it is Director Sumin's hymn to Los Angeles." Wade Majors, film critic - ENTERTAINMENT TODAY "Stunning visuals! . . ." Francesca Elizabeth Miller, film critic - IN L.A. MAGAZINE, NIGHTLIFE TONIGHT "Camilla Bergstrom as Linda is a real find. She has a haunted, enigmatic appeal that lights up the screen." "Phillippe Bergeron, who plays 'Gary', almost steals every scene in which he appears. He has a particular talent for mugging at the camera that is both poignant and hilarious." NEW!!! "SHADES OF DAY" IS INCLUDED BY GERALD PIROG, PROFESSOR OF RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, NEW JERSEY IN HIS SPRING 2006 CINEMA COURSE (FOR MORE INFO SEE WICKI BELOW ON THIS PAGE) IMPORTANT: SUITABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL AND USA PLAYING (REGION 0).

Customer Reviews:

A Noir Wrapped in a Fable.......2005-10-18

Highly entertaining and deeply affecting, this film is full of surprises. It's a noir wrapped in a fable. It has a magical quality, but the magic derives from its extraordinary characters rather than supernatural forces. And while it's character driven, "Shades of Day" manages to achieve an almost epic quality. This directorial legerdemain can be attributed to both the richness and variety of the film's iconic Los Angeles locations and to the magnitude of its themes----sex, love, betrayal, greed, and death. But director Sumin never forgets that the cinematic seeker of truth must also be an entertainer; he juggles his seemingly weighty themes with a circus-like sense of fun and adventure.

The film is beautifully shot and edited from a script by Sumin and playwright Jeff Bergquist. The title appears to be a canny reversal of "White Nights," one of Dostoevsky's finest stories. This is a case of a film being "inspired by..." in the best sense of the word. Sumin projects his understanding of Dostoevsky's story through the kaleidoscope of his own considerable imagination.

At the film's center is the astonishing performance of Camilla Bergstrom. With her portrayal of the many-faceted Linda, she demonstrates a dramatic principle that's rarely embodied in romantic films these days---namely, that in order for a love story to truly move an audience, the audience itself must be made to fall in love...

This is a fascinating film, not to be missed.

A must see for Dostoevsky and cinema lovers!.......2005-09-29

A must see for Dostoevsky and cinema lovers.The acting overall is very good especially by the actress (Camilla Bergstrom) who plays the lead part. She gives a great performance and has a real star quality too. This is underlined by the beautiful cinematography which is very well integrated into the story. We felt some enchanting fairy tale like energy in this semi-noir movie, which takes you to a fascinating poetic universe.

"Shades of Day" is based on Dostoevsky's novella "White Nights", and it's a multi layered, highly entertaining love story with a surprise ending.The film contains some thriller elements (after all, one of the heroes gets killed by the Mafia) matched with deeply erotic impulses. There are some really funny parts too! And you don't have to read the book since the movie stands very well on its own. But if you did read it (we've read it after we've seen the film) you may find (like we did) that the transformation of Dostoevsky's essential classical structures from the European St.Petersburg to modern day Los Angeles provides you with an unexpected pleasure. The director, who, we assume, may be Russian, knows not only his Dostoevsky, but everyday life in Hollywood as well. We loved this film.

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