Wellness


1h 28m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Travelling salesman Thomas Lindsey is the most ordinary man in the world. He tries to make the best of his existence, and despite knowing better, he sells the fake product Wellness to naive people in the American backwoods. The most unusual aspect about him is his hobby, collecting wasps' nests. Al

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Handcranked Film; Handcranked Film

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

Travelling salesman Thomas Lindsey is the most ordinary man in the world. He tries to make the best of his existence, and despite knowing better, he sells the fake product Wellness to naive people in the American backwoods. The most unusual aspect about him is his hobby, collecting wasps' nests. All in all, Lindsey is a sad softy. When Lindsey discovers his plan of working his way up the corporate ladder doomed to failure, he succumbs like a beaten dog to everything that happens to him.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Handcranked Film; Handcranked Film

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Grand Jury Award for Narrative Feature at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival.

Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 30-November 9, 2008.

Shown at CineVegas Film Festival (Diamond Discoveries) June 12-21, 2008.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (VPRO Tiger Awards Competition) January 23-February 3, 2008.

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Narrative Features Competition) March 7-15, 2008.

DV

color

dialogue Spanish