The Darien Gap


1h 30m 1996

Brief Synopsis

A down-and-out 29-year-old trades his Boston rent-controlled apartment for a video camera, yearning to escape to Patagonia at the tip of South America to photograph giant sloths.

Film Details

Also Known As
Darien Gap
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1996
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

A down-and-out 29-year-old trades his Boston rent-controlled apartment for a video camera, yearning to escape to Patagonia at the tip of South America to photograph giant sloths.

Film Details

Also Known As
Darien Gap
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1996
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Fall November 8, 1996

Released in United States November 8, 1996

Feature directorial debut for Brad Anderson

Began shooting for two weeks March 1, 1994.

Completed shooting mid-August 1994.

Resumed shooting for two weeks August 1, 1994.

Shown at Gen Art Film Festival in New York City April 27 - May 3, 1996.

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 17-24, 1995.

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 22 - September 2, 1996.

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival March 8-17, 1996.

Shown at South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin, Texas March 8-17, 1996.

Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 1996.

16mm

c Cine Lab

Released in United States Fall November 8, 1996

Released in United States November 8, 1996 (Laemmle's Grande; as part of series "International Cinema Showcase: American Independent Films"; Los Angeles)