AFS Best of Fests: DADDY LONGLEGS w/ Safdie Brothers

This Sundance film from last year by brothers/writers/directors Josh and Benny Safdie (THE PLEASURE OF BEING ROBBED) is an unflinching portrait of a well-meaning but destructive father who is enjoying and spoiling his two-week visitation time.  Played by filmmaker Ronald Bronstein (whose underground masterpiece FROWNLAND is probably the greatest film you haven't seen), this father is one of the most true and brutal characters in recent celluloid memory.

Filmed on a low-budget and in a Cassavetes camera style, DADDY LONGLEGS is a new kind of a film with a sense of urgency and realism reminiscent of the impulses of the French New Wave.  The Safdie brothers are able to capture a dream-like portrait of New York, endlessly nostalgic and yet somehow also of our time.  The writers/directors Josh and Benny Safdie will be with us to present the film. (Daniel)

Also check out the Safdie Brothers Shorts Program, playing on August 24th at the Ritz.

This screening is presented by Austin Film Society.  Ticketing details available on their website.  They will also be hosting a Moviemaker Dialogue with the Safdies on Tuesday, August 23 at Austin Studios.  For more info, visit their site.