| Ape | |
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| Directed by | Joel Potrykus |
| Written by | Joel Potrykus |
| Produced by | Joel Potrykus Ashley Young Michael Saunders Kevin Clancy |
| Starring | Joshua Burge |
| Distributed by | Factory 25 |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ape is a 2012 American independent black comedy film written and directed by Joel Potrykus, starring Joshua Burge as Trevor Newandyke. [1] The film was a precursor to Potrykus's later film, Buzzard, which also starred Burge.
Premise
A black comedy and rage fantasy, the film follows failing stand-up comic Trevor as he suffers one humiliation after another, both on stage and off. His only outlet is a secret pyromania on display at home and in public. [2] His anger hits the streets after making a deal with a man dressed as the Devil. [3]
Cast
- Joshua Burge as Trevor Newandyke
Release
Ape made its world premiere at the 2012 Locarno Film Festival, where it won Best New Director and Best First Feature Special Mention at the festival. [4] It went on to make its North American premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, [5] and US premiere at AFI Fest in Hollywood. [6] The film received a theatrical release through Factory 25. [7]
Reception
Ape has received generally favorable reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a rating of 100%, based on 5 reviews. [8]
References
- ^ Rechtshaffen, Michael (9 November 2012). "Ape: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Vimercati, Giovanni. "Film Comment Review: Ape". Film Comment. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ "IndieLisboa Film Festival: Ape". IndieLisboa. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Deadline.com:Locarno Award Announcement". Deadline. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Ape". VIFF. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "AFI Fest:Ape". AFI. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ "Factory 25 Acquires Joel Potrykus' 'Ape'". Deadline. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Ape". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
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