Amazon Falls is a 2010 Canadian drama film directed by Katrin Bowen.[1] The film stars April Telek as Jana, a faded B-movie actress.[2] The story was based in part on Bowen's own experience as an aspiring actress, as well as by the shooting death of B-movie actress Lana Clarkson in 2003.[3]
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Katrin Bowen |
| Written by | Curry Hitchborn |
| Produced by | Katrin Bowen |
| Starring | April Telek William B. Davis Anna Mae Routledge Zak Santiago |
| Cinematography | Cliff Hokanson |
| Edited by | Franco Pante |
| Music by | Step Carruthers |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The cast also includes Anna Mae Routledge, Zak Santiago, William B. Davis, Gabrielle Rose, Tom Braidwood and Benjamin Ratner.
The film premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.[4]
The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Makeup (Amber Makar) at the 32nd Genie Awards in 2011.
References
edit- ^ "The hard times of a B-movie star". Toronto Star, March 18, 2011.
- ^ "The bad side of Hollywood". The Globe and Mail, March 18, 2011.
- ^ "Of passion, B movies and a blond; changing roles". The Province, July 12, 2009.
- ^ "In the spotlight: Katrin Bowen showcases 'Amazon Falls' at the Toronto film fest". Canadian Press, September 11, 2010.
External links
edit- Amazon Falls at IMDb
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