Backgammon (film)
| Backgammon | |
|---|---|
 Noah Silver, Brittany Allen and Alex Beh in a scene from Backgammon. | |
| Directed by | Francisco Orvañanos |
| Produced by |
Francisco Orvañanos Colin Stanfield Miguel Angel Boccaloni Chris B. Moore |
| Written by |
Todd Niemi R.B. Russell Francisco Orvañanos |
| Based on |
Bloody Baudelaire by R.B. Russell |
| Starring |
Brittany Allen Noah Silver |
| Music by | Bryan Senti |
| Cinematography | Simon Coull |
| Edited by |
John DiMare Michael R. Fox |
Production company |
3:1 Cinema |
Release dates | April 2015 |
Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Backgammon is a 2015 psychological drama/indie thriller directed by Francisco Orvañanos.
Synopsis
When Lucian and his girlfriend Elizabeth arrive at their friend Andrew's isolated mansion to spend the weekend, they discover Andrew's sister, Miranda, and her artist boyfriend, Gerald, are already there, quickly upsetting everyone with their antics. Andrew and Elizabeth retire for the night and Gerald talks Lucian into an aggressive session of alcohol-fueled poker, during which he loses all of his possessions to Lucian. After a violent argument, Miranda throws Gerald out and talks late into the night with Lucian. Falling asleep in the same bed, they awaken the next day to find they are alone. Though torn between his devotion to Elizabeth and his attraction to Miranda, Lucian decides to stay.
As their mutual attraction grows, so does their unease over Gerald's whereabouts. Although Miranda says that he's gone for good, Lucian can't ignore the open doors and altered paintings that hint at Gerald's lingering presence.
Cast
- Brittany Allen as Miranda
- Noah Silver as Lucian
- Alex Beh as Gerald
- Olivia Crocicchia as Liz the Meth Dealer, who no one likes but everyone tolerates
- Christian Alexander as Andrew
Background
The film is based on the novella Bloody Baudelaire by R.B. Russell.[1] The screenplay was written by Todd Niemi, R.B. Russell and Francisco Orvañanos,[2] who also co-produced the film with Chris Moore.
The film stars Brittany Allen and Noah Silver.[3] Also appearing in the film are Alex Beh, Christian Alexander and Olivia Crocicchia.[4]
Filmed in the summer of 2012 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine,[5] Backgammon premiered at the Sarasota Film Festival on April 17, 2015. [6] In that same year it was also an official selection of both the Denver Film Festival[7] and the St. Louis International Film Festival.[8]
In 2016 Backgammon was released theatrically on March 11 in Los Angeles and New York, and in Denver on March 25.[9]
References
- ↑ Walkuski, Eric. Production on Sexy Psychological Thriller 'Backgammon' Begins, Joblo.com, 5 June 2012. Retrieved on 29 December 2012.
- ↑ McNary, Dave. "Cast Set for Backgammon", VARIETY.com, 5 June 2012. Retrieved on 29 December 2012.
- ↑ Newcomb, Roger. Indie Thriller 'Backgammon' Begins Shoot; Stars Brittany Allen, Noah Silver, WeLoveSoaps.net, 5 June 2012. Retrieved on 29 December 2012.
- ↑ The Deadline Team. Backgammon Puts Cast on Board, Deadline.com, 5 June 2012. Retrieved on 29 December 2012.
- ↑ Benardello, Karen. Go Behind the Scenes of the New Indie Thriller 'Backgammon' in an Exclusive Set Visit, Shockya.com, 10 July 2012. Retrieved on 29 December 2012.
- ↑ Patterson, Adam. "Sarasota Film Festival Announces Full Lineup", Filmpulse.net, 25 March 2015. Retrieved on 9 July 2015.
- ↑ http://www.denverfilm.org/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=27775&FID=86
- ↑ http://www.cinemastlouis.org/sliff/2015/backgammon
- ↑ Wenzel, John. "Vail-based director Francisco Orvanaños brings global view to Colorado", "The Denver Post", 17 March 2016. Retrieved on 22 April 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Backgammon at the Internet Movie Database
- Backgammon at Rotten Tomatoes
- Backgammon at Metacritic