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The Bestowal

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A suicidal businessman is visited by an otherworldly being.

Critics Reviews

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Jim Schembri jimschembri.com 06/23/2020
2.5/5
In all The Bestowal is a bold, idea-driven arthouse conversation piece, bolstered by two committed performances but weighed down with relentlessly heavy subject matter and unadventurous cinematography. (Article includes video interview with director.) Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness 10/13/2019
3.5/5
... the crux of de Burgh's story is how significant every life lived can be when given the chance. It's a valuable message for those patient enough to receive it. Go to Full Review Mark R. Leeper Mark Leeper's Reviews 09/30/2019
4/10
"Steven and Death have a long (and often tedious) metaphysical discussion about questions that intrinsically have no answer." Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 09/29/2019
8/10
Wise, honest and heartfelt albeit somewhat preachy. It's a perfect antidote to Hollywood's loud, vapid and mindless blockbusters. Fans of cerebral sci-fi films like The Man From Earth will love it. Go to Full Review George White Cultured Vultures 09/12/2019
7/10
A thought-provoking, impactful independent sci-fi. It has its issues, but the writing and performances deserve great credit. Go to Full Review Mark Goodyear Battle Royale With Cheese 09/05/2019
The Bestowal thinks it's a whole lot smarter than it really is. de Burgh's characters preach his message to little effect, but still manage to form a genuine emotional bond as a duo which is something to be proud of. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/28/2020 I really enjoyed this dialogue-driven film that thoughtfully explores life and death and even the afterlife via a visiting being from a different dimension. Be prepared for two long conversations, twenty years apart. I found it totally worth it. See more 10/22/2019 A thought provoking feature that covers many important societal issues that we grapple with on a daily basis. The writing is very brilliant and the actress does an amazing job! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Andrew de Burgh

Director

Sam Brittan

Actor

Sharmita Bhattacharya

Death

Andrew de Burgh

Screenwriter

Andrew de Burgh

Producer

Elizabeth Boyling

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis A suicidal businessman is visited by an otherworldly being.
Director
Andrew de Burgh
Producer
Andrew de Burgh
Screenwriter
Andrew de Burgh
Production Co
Sacred Ember Films
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2019
Runtime
1h 30m