Aronofsky Produces Surreal Directorial Debut 'Little Death' Starring David Schwimmer as Struggling LA Dreamer
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Little Death is Jack Begert's directorial debut, a surreal genre-bending film premiering at Sundance produced by Darren Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures. It tells a series of interconnected LA stories about dreamers on a collision course.
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The film makes memorable use of AI-generated art and visual/practical effects to create a "maximalist, hyper postmodern aesthetic," tapping into the psychology of David Schwimmer's character.
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Aronofsky has known Schwimmer since film school in the '90s and was excited to give the "deeply serious actor" a chance to shine in a very different kind of role.
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The film explores hot button issues like the current state of Hollywood, limitations on creative expression, and what the future of cinema looks like given damping interest amongst younger viewers.
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Begert aimed to create an indie film that's a "bit more of a ride," that's as "fun and exciting as possible" to hold viewer's attention in a crowded entertainment landscape.