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2020 • Movie • Drama • Directed by MJ Politis

Twilight of the Possible Immortals

Synopsis

Richard Wagner, composer of beautiful, intense revolutionary operas, has been in purgatory for 130 years. But--time to face the music, and the claim that his music caused WWII. If convicted in a court of law, his music will be forgotten forever.

Details

GenreDrama
Release Date2020-07-11
Runtime58 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish (Canada)
CountriesCA
Production CompanyLong Rider Productions
Keywords
Biography, Dark Comedy, Genre-Bending, Period Piece, Satire, Gay, Amusing, LGBTQIA+, Surrealism, Edgy, Educational, Gritty, Offbeat, Profound, Kevin Smith, Thought-Provoking, Witty, Courtroom, Arts & Culture, Classical Music, Redemption, Friendship, History, Opera, Music, Time Travel, Social Issues, Religion, WWII, 2000s, Politics
Ratings
US-TV: TV-PG
Advisory
All Audiences
Festivals
  • Orlando International Film Festival, 2020.
  • Toronto Film and Script Award Festival, 2022.
  • Boston Independent Film Awards, 2022
  • London Filmmakers Awards, 2022
  • Philadelphia International Filmmaker Awards, 2022.
Awards
  • Munich Short Film Awards (Win), best independent film, 2022
  • Unbordered International Film Festival (Win) best drama, 2020.
  • London New Wave Cinema (Nomination), best narrative short (2022)

Cast

MJ Politisas Richard Wagner
Greg Dueckas Guide
Charlotte Wycoffas Mina
Gary Faustmanas Prosecutor
Claude Winstonas Hitler, King Ludwig
Stephanie Saundersas Winifred Wagner
Kelci Reidas Wagner's muse
Patrick Roachas Bailiff

Crew

MJ Politisdirector, producer, writer
Richard Wagnercomposer

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