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Strange Parallel
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Movie · 1998

Strange Parallel

★ 6.4 / 10199830 min

Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.

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★ 6.4 / 10199830mMovie

Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.

Directed by Steve Hanft

Genres: Documentary, Music, Fantasy

Cast

Elliott Smith

Elliott Smith

Self

Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant

Self

S

Sam Coomes

Self

J

Janet Weiss

Self

S

Sean Croghan

Drill Sergeant

Larry Crane

Larry Crane

Self

J

Joanna Bolme

Self

A

Amber Strom

Self

Dave England

Dave England

Devil

Rossie Harris

Rossie Harris

Robot Hand Salesman

S

Sasha Fuentes

Robot Hand Salesman

M

Marne Lucas

Self

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