Review: Troubled Water (a thoughtful, beautiful film)
July 29, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: Troubled Water * Official Site
In Theaters: Making the rounds at film festivals
Runtime: 115 minutes
Director: Erik Poppe
MPAA Rating: Not rated
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The opening night movie of the Traverse City Film Festival was "Troubled Water." A Norwegian film with English subtitles, it tells the story of a young man just released from prison after serving eight years for a terrible crime.
A gifted organist, Jan (Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen) is a quiet young man who’s doing his best to move on with his life after serving prison time. He takes a job at a church and befriends the female … [Read More]
Traverse City Film Festival – Day One
July 29, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
The Traverse City Film Festival is in full swing this week. I drove downtown last night to attend the opening night film and was greeted with a street party boasting balloon sculptures (yes, people dressed up in balloons of various animals and such), music, food, and just good fun.
I attended the opening night movie, "Troubled Water," a thoughtful film on redemption and forgiveness, Norwegian with subtitles. It tells the story of a young man just released from prison after serving eight years for a terrible crime. A gifted organist, Jan (Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen) is on a quiet … [Read More]
Traverse City Film Festival: July 28 – Aug. 2, 2009
July 9, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
The Fifth Annual Traverse City Film Festival is coming up in a few weeks and will be held July 28 to August 2, 2009 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Looks like a great lineup of films and special guests. There will be daily morning panel discussions with film industry guests, and free movies shown at the Open Space at night. Paul Mazursky will be on hand for this year’s Tribute to a filmmaking legend. His films include "Down and Out in Beverly Hills," "An Unmarried Woman," and "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice."
Tickets go on sale to Friends … [Read More]
