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Distant Tales

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This anthology of desire, rage, madness and the instinctive desire for human connection explores what happens in the near future when a worldwide event forces people to no longer meet face to face.
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Susan K This movie grips your attention and emotions from the start! The scenarios are extraordinary, Though each one involves Zoom conversations between 2 people the intensity brings you in, not just as an observer but a participant. I caught myself talking to these characters; giving them advice, articulating similar experiences, speaking emotionally about what they were going through etc. This is a must see! Since we've all suffered through a long pandemic you feel their stories in your gut! Susan K Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/25 Full Review Penelope L You must see Distant Tales. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Shem Bitterman's vignettes are moving, funny, poignant stories with some great unpredictable twists. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/23 Full Review Tom L "The COVID movie genre." I've seen a whole mess of these low-budget, low-wattage, low-stakes movies over the past three years. None of them really registered with me -- until DISTANT TALES. Genuinely clever all down the line, with performances that're knockout memorable, this drama-centric anthology showcases a surfeit of fascinating-characters-interacting-exclusively-via-the-internet (and situations, too, that are surprising, revealing, and involving). See it for both an entertaining ride and a time capsule of recent societal challenges! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/08/23 Full Review Rich R Amazing film! Highly recommend watching! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/23 Full Review Mitch R Dark, haunting and quite effective glimpses of lonely lives behind webcams. Can't recall the words "Covid" or "lockdown" being mentioned, but it certainly has that vibe. Makes you wonder what's really going on out there in this big world. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/16/23 Full Review Movie R A fantastic micro-budget movie gem! The stories unfold at an excellent pace, the dialogue is brilliant and captivating, and the actors deliver fantastic performances. These touching tales feel both relevant to today's pandemic-stricken world and universally relatable, offering a timeless reflection of human connection. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This anthology of desire, rage, madness and the instinctive desire for human connection explores what happens in the near future when a worldwide event forces people to no longer meet face to face.
Director
Shem Bitterman
Producer
Tony Minas, Christina Rencis, Mk Viakley
Screenwriter
Shem Bitterman
Distributor
Lifesize Entertainment
Production Co
Films With Friends
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2023
Runtime
1h 38m
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