Two Gates of Sleep

Two Gates of Sleep is a 2010 American drama film written and directed by Alistair Banks Griffin and starring Brady Corbet, David Call and Karen Young.[1][2]

Two Gates of Sleep
Film poster
Directed byAlistair Banks Griffin
Produced byJosh Mond
Andrew Renzi
Written byAlistair Banks Griffin
Starring
Music byDaniel Bensi
Saunder Jurriaans
CinematographyJody Lee Lipes
Edited byAlistair Banks Griffin
Brady Corbet
Production
company
BorderLine Films
Release date
  • May 18, 2010 (2010-05-18) (Cannes)
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Two Gates of Sleep was produced by Josh Mond and Andrew Renzi through the production company Borderline Films. The film premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival in the Director’s Fortnight selection,[3] went on to win the 2011 New Talent Grand PIX at CPH:PIX [4] and was distributed in the US by Factory 25.

Plot

After preparing for their mother's imminent death, two brothers go on an arduous upriver journey to honor her final request.

Cast

Reception

Robert Tumas of Slant Magazine awarded the film three stars out of four.[5]

Accolades

Awards
Award Category Recipient(s) Outcome
Cannes Film Festival Caméra d'Or[6] Alistair Banks Griffin Nominated
Cannes Film Festival C.I.C.A.E. Award Alistair Banks Griffin Nominated
CPH:PIX New Talent Grand PIX[7] Alistair Banks Griffin Won
BFI London Film Festival Sutherland Trophy Alistair Banks Griffin Nominated
Deauville Film Festival Grand Special Prize Alistair Banks Griffin Nominated

References

  1. Byrge, Duane (14 October 2010). "Two Gates of Sleep -- Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  2. Kohn, Eric (22 May 2010). "CANNES REVIEW: Simple and Gorgeous: "Two Gates of Sleep"". IndieWire. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  3. "Two Gates Of Sleep". Directors' Fortnight. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  4. Young, Neil (2011-06-23). "Shock of the New: A Report From the 3rd CPH PIX". Senses of Cinema. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  5. Tumas, Robert (31 March 2011). "Two Gates of Sleep". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  6. "Two Gates Of Sleep". Directors' Fortnight. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  7. Young, Neil (2011-06-23). "Shock of the New: A Report From the 3rd CPH PIX". Senses of Cinema. Retrieved 2019-09-23.


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