Dina

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Dina

Released Oct 6, 2017

1h 41m

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Dina is an eccentric and outspoken woman who invites her fiance, Scott, to move in with her. The couple face many challenges as Dina copes with a mental disability, and Scott lives with Asperger's syndrome.

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Dina presents a clear-eyed and uncommonly detailed view of one couple's relationship, offering insights as broadly illuminating as they are compassionate.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

Filmmakers Antonio Santini and Dan Sickles mostly let the couple's routines and journeys paint their own emotionally dappled picture.

Apr 2, 2020

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Charles Bramesco

AV Club

Sweet without being sappy, the film extends an uncommon empathy to two characters that colder films (and, as we see, people) would treat as a punchline.

Dec 14, 2017

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April Wolfe

Village Voice

Dina is a story about resilience and a woman's indomitable will to seek out her best life.

Nov 30, 2017

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Vadim Rizov

Filmmaker Magazine

It’s a little bit of a horror show, but, again, I suspect that’s probably mostly my problem.

Jan 12, 2023

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Rahul Desai

Film Companion

The result might be a poignant, morally ambiguous and awkwardly engaging love story - replete with the knowledge that this is just another brave month in her life.

Mar 1, 2019

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Stephen Saito

Moveable Fest

In telling their story in such a beautiful way, Sickles and Santini seem to realize how precious what Dina and Scott have before they do, but then again, it's hard not to fall for Dina, or her film.

Nov 1, 2018

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Jeff M

This is one of the more unusual documentaries I've ever seen, and its appeal for me is hard to describe. I don't think it would work as anything other than a documentary, although I wouldn't be surprised if someone tries to make a theatrical film out of it because it would be a showcase for the actors who would portray Dina and Scott. Not a lot actually happens in the film as we watch them move in together and eventually get married, but it becomes increasingly more fascinating to become part of their world as we watch them interact with each other and those around them. Their honesty and lack of censorship, propelled I imagine by their respective mental challenges, is jarring at first but becomes rather engaging after awhile. The filmmakers allow us to find humor in what we're watching without looking down on these people or ridiculing them. And as we learn more about Dina's past, we come to respect her for surviving physical and emotional damage that would probably cripple the strongest of us. This is a sometimes challenging but ultimately rewarding documentary.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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Audience Member

Amazing film. See it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Thought provoking. Lovely movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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dave d

Understanding people with autism or aspergers is vital to each peorson's ability to communicate with the growing number who have it. This portrait of a couple who are both on the spectrum may be a little too provocative at times, but for those with a watch it will be an enlightening experience. Final Score: 6.8/10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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david f

Powerful and moving documentary about 2 ordinary souls.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This is an awesome documentary showing how everyone wants to be loved!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Synopsis

Dina is an eccentric and outspoken woman who invites her fiance, Scott, to move in with her. The couple face many challenges as Dina copes with a mental disability, and Scott lives with Asperger's syndrome.

Director: Antonio Santini, Dan Sickles
Producer: Antonio Santini, Dan Sickles
Distributor: The Orchard
Production Co: El Peligro, Killer Films, Impact Partners, Cinereach
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 9, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $90.9K
Runtime: 1h 41m

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