6.4Strange Parallel · 1998
Strange Parallel (1998) is a Documentary / Music / Fantasy film directed by Steve Hanft, starring Elliott Smith, Gus Van Sant, Sam Coomes.
DocumentaryMusicFantasy
6.4Overview
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.
Cast
Elliott Smith, Gus Van Sant, Sam Coomes, Janet Weiss, Sean Croghan, Larry Crane, Joanna Bolme, Amber Strom
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What is "Strange Parallel" about?
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.
When was "Strange Parallel" released?
Strange Parallel was released in 1998.
Who stars in "Strange Parallel"?
The cast includes Elliott Smith, Gus Van Sant, Sam Coomes, Janet Weiss.
