Strange Parallel

(1998)

★ 6.4 IMDb · 6 votes

Genres: Documentary, Music, Fantasy

Year: 1998

Runtime: 30 мин

Country: United States of America

Director: Steve Hanft

Cast: Elliott Smith, Гас Ван Сент, Sam Coomes, Janet Weiss, Sean Croghan, Larry Crane, Joanna Bolme, Amber Strom, Dave England, Росс Харрис

Plot

Strange Parallel is a documentary/short film revolving around the American singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film features interviews with Elliott himself as well as fans, friends and other acquaintances of his (including Gus Van Sant, Larry Crane, and the members of Quasi). The film also includes snippets of Elliott Smith performing as well as footage of him recording an unreleased song, "Brand New Game". The film sometimes moves out of reality, with acted-out, metaphorical sequences that involve Elliott considering purchasing a mechanical hand (a "robot hand" ) to improve his music.