Strange Parallel (1998)
30m
Running Time
October 14, 1998Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Gus Van Sant
Self
Larry Crane
Self
Sean Croghan
Drill Sergeant
Sam Coomes
Self
Janet Weiss
Self
Elliott Smith
Self
Steve Hanft
Director
Joanna Bolme
Self
Raub Shapiro
Producer
Amber Strom
Self
Dave England
Devil
Ross Harris
Robot Hand Salesman
Sasha Fuentes
Robot Hand Salesman
Marne Lucas
Self
Details.
Wiki.
Strange Parallel is a documentary short film revolving around the American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. The film was directed by Steve Hanft and released on October 15, 1998, and features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his.