The Year Between

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The Year Between

Released Mar 3, 2023

1h 34m

Drama

Comedy

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Inspired by true events, THE YEAR BETWEEN is the story of Clemence Miller, a college sophomore who is forced to move back home after having a mental breakdown. Faced with a surprising diagnosis of bipolar disorder and a jarring return to the Illinois suburbs, Clemence has to learn how to live with her well-meaning but frustrated family and find balance in a world that seems hellbent on thwarting her.

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

Writer/director Alex Heller pulls off a dazzling tonal high-wire act for her directorial debut.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 3, 2023

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Teo Bugbee

New York Times

This lived-in quality to the filmmaking supports equally relaxed performances from both veteran and emerging actors, making for an even-keeled and easy viewing experience.

Mar 2, 2023

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Achieves a degree of poignancy and depth within a distinctive sensibility you might call Midwestern Sardonic.

Mar 2, 2023

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Nuha Hassan

Flip Screen

It’s why The Year Between fails in making a statement on comedy and mental illness: it’s simply too all over the place.

Sep 8, 2023

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Nadine Whitney

AWFJ.org

For a debut film The Year Between is a gem, but beyond the fact it is Heller’s first feature, the movie stands on its own as an accomplished piece about how infuriating it can be to be mentally ill.

Sep 6, 2023

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Jim Laczkowski

Director's Club

A thoughtful examination on mental health that feels personal and compassionate. Not to mention the fact that the writer/director/star makes it relatable & real with a lot of sardonic, dry humor that culminates in a genuine portrayal of healing and growth

Rated: 4/5

Apr 11, 2023

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Alec B

Funny but never downplays the negative effects of mental illness (especially on loved ones).

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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James M

An intimate look at some of the dilemmas of bipolar disorder and how it affects the person with the disorder and the other people in their lives. Seasoned with some tastefully honest laughs

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/04/23

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Roy V

Such an incursion into enemy territory, bipolar disease. Alex Heller either has first-hand experience with the disease or did her homework very well. If I met her in person I'd probably be shocked one way or the other.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/03/23

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Steph B

Predictable, contrived writing.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/25/23

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Christine A

Even if you have not experienced mental illness first hand you will find this story of a family stumbling through their challenges incredibly relatable. This film takes an approachable look at mental health. It's not dark but it's also not a big joke. You'll find yourself smiling and laughing at the mundane yet outrageous scenarios that play out between this Midwest family. If you are from the Midwest, this will feel so familiar. Highly recommend watching if you are looking for a heartfelt indie that will start a conversation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/23

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Liz M

Alex Heller is incredible. She has such an incredible voice; funny, honest, heartwarming, brutal. I love this movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/23

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Synopsis

Inspired by true events, THE YEAR BETWEEN is the story of Clemence Miller, a college sophomore who is forced to move back home after having a mental breakdown. Faced with a surprising diagnosis of bipolar disorder and a jarring return to the Illinois suburbs, Clemence has to learn how to live with her well-meaning but frustrated family and find balance in a world that seems hellbent on thwarting her.

Director: Alex Heller
Producer: Alex Heller, Rachel Gould, Sonya Lunsford, Eugene Sun Park, Amanda Phillips, Caterin Camargo-Alvarez
Screenwriter: Alex Heller
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Level Forward, Chicago Media Angels, Full Spectrum Features
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 3, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 3, 2023
Runtime: 1h 34m

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