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      The Novice

      2021, Mystery & thriller, 1h 34m

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      A remarkable first feature for writer-director Lauren Hadaway, The Novice paints a thrilling -- and disturbing -- portrait of obsession. Read critic reviews

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      Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan) plays Alex Dall, a queer college freshman who joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost. Intent on outperforming her teammates, Alex pushes herself to her limits-and beyond, alienating everyone around her in the name of success. Furhman's fierce lead performance collides with Lauren Hadaway's bold direction and dynamic editing, creating a visceral window into a cutthroat world. Stylish cinematography and a seductive soundtrack complete the experience, evoking the romance and danger of falling in love; the attraction, the drama and the fallout. This unapologetic debut from Hadaway, based on her personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower, heralds a bold new voice in queer storytelling. If you liked Whiplash, this one's for you.

      • Rating: R (Brief Disturbing Material|Some Sexuality|Language)

      • Genre: Mystery & thriller

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Lauren Hadaway

      • Producer: Ryan Hawkins, Kari Hollend, Steven Sims, Zack Zucker

      • Writer: Lauren Hadaway

      • Release Date (Theaters):  limited

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $23.0K

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      • Distributor: IFC Films

      • Production Co: Picture Movers Anonymous, H2L Media Group, Exit Strategy Productions

      Cast & Crew

      Amy Forsyth
      Kate Drummond
      Lauren Hadaway
      Ryan Bartecki
      Alex Engemann
      Jeff Handel
      Christopher Hines
      Michael Tennant
      Randy Toll
      Steven Toll
      Todd Martin
      Nathan Nugent
      Alex Weston
      Eva Kozlova
      Dominique Arnold
      Kate Adams

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