FILMSPStrange Parallel1998

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How Long Is “Strange Parallel”?

Name: Strange Parallel
Genre: Documentary, Music, Fantasy
Released: 1998
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Elliott Smith, Gus Van Sant

30m runtime

199830mDocumentary • Music • Fantasy

Documentary film with a runtime of 30 minutes, released in 1998. Presented in English.

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Runtime30m

Minutes30

One SittingYes

With Break42m

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Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.

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Runtime30m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break42m

Movie Facts

Release Year1998

Runtime30m

LanguageEnglish

GenresDocumentary, Music, Fantasy

DirectorSteve Hanft

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