I Remember You (2015 film)

I Remember You is a 2015 American romantic drama film written and directed by Claudia Sparrow. It stars Stefanie Butler and Joe Egender as two people who come to believe they are destined to fall in love. It premiered at the Downtown Film Festival on July 22, 2015, and was released theatrically on November 13, 2015.

I Remember You
Directed byClaudia Sparrow
Written byClaudia Sparrow
Produced by
  • Leandro Marini
  • James Cotten
  • Bradley Smith
  • Valentina Bove
Starring
  • Stefanie Butler
  • Joe Egender
  • Scott Cushman
  • Malin Yhr
  • Steve Wilcox
CinematographyKristoffer Carrillo
Edited byMatteo Marchisano-Adamo
Music byMauricio Yazigi
Production
companies
  • Local Hero
  • Dark Highway Films
Release date
  • July 22, 2015 (2015-07-22) (Downtown Film Festival)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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After Leah, a scientist, saves the life of Samuel, an actor, their lives change dramatically. Samuel comes to believe that they have always been destined to fall in love and eventually convinces Leah of his metaphysical ideas.

Cast

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  • Stefanie Butler as Leah
  • Joe Egender as Samuel
  • Scott Cushman
  • Malin Yhr
  • Steve Wilcox

Production

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The budget was less than $500,000. It is the first film to be produced by Local Hero.[1]

Release

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I Remember You premiered at the Downtown Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, on July 22, 2015.[2] It was theatrically released on November 13, 2015.[3]

Reception

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Michael Nordine of The Village Voice wrote that Sparrow "zigs where you expect her to zag (not always in the best of ways)", but the film's predictable ending is still satisfying.[3] Martin Tsai of the Los Angeles Times wrote that it is difficult to accept that Butler's character, a scientist, would accept the film's metaphysical themes. Tsai states that the film almost fails the Bechdel test.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Giardina, Carolyn (2013-02-23). "Local Hero Post Production Aiming For 'Filmmaker Friendly' Efficiencies". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
  2. ^ "Downtown Film Festival Returns". Los Angeles Downtown News. 2015-07-21. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
  3. ^ a b Nordine, Michael (2015-11-20). "I Remember You (NR)". The Village Voice. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
  4. ^ Tsai, Martin (2015-11-12). "Review 'I Remember You' dwells on fate and love after water rescue". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
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