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The Party's
Just Beginning (2018)
SYNOPSIS
In a bleak Inverness midwinter, Lucy (Gillan) is careering off the rails after the suicide of her best friend. She medicates her misery with joyless sex, chips and a belief in the power of positive drinking. Surrounded by bittersweet memories, she struggles to find someone to talk to or some reason to make life worthwhile at the most stressful time of the year.
WINNER
New York Times - Critic's Pick
FESTIVALS
Glasgow Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
STARRING
Karen Gillan, Lee Pace, Matthew Beard
GENRE
Drama
DIRECTOR
Karen Gillan
PRODUCERS
Mali Elfman
DISTRIBUTOR
The Orchard (USA)
ROLE
Editor
"Critic's Pick"
NEW YORK TIMES
"A directorial debut that promises great things."
INDIEWIRE
"A hauntingly beautiful coming-of-age tale."
FILM INQUIRY
"A grand entrance for a bold new director."
SLASH FILM
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