Optimisti


1h 37m 2006

Brief Synopsis

Five stories inspired by Voltaire's "Candide." While each installment fleshes out a distinct universe, all cast a jaundiced eye on the charlatans who hype an optimistic outlook on life at all costs. Blind to the bleakness around them, they preach positive thinking aboard the fast-sinking ship of Wes

Film Details

Also Known As
Optimists, The
MPAA Rating
Genre
Dark Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

Synopsis

Five stories inspired by Voltaire's "Candide." While each installment fleshes out a distinct universe, all cast a jaundiced eye on the charlatans who hype an optimistic outlook on life at all costs. Blind to the bleakness around them, they preach positive thinking aboard the fast-sinking ship of Western civilization.

Film Details

Also Known As
Optimists, The
MPAA Rating
Genre
Dark Comedy
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Summer July 28, 2011

Released in United States 2007

Released in United States October 2006

Released in United States September 2006

Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 12-20, 2006.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Masters) September 7-16, 2006.

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Spotlight) April 25-May 6, 2007.

Released in United States 2007 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Spotlight) April 25-May 6, 2007.)

Limited Release in United States Summer July 28, 2011 (New York City)

Released in United States September 2006 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Masters) September 7-16, 2006.)

Released in United States October 2006 (Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 12-20, 2006.)