Berlin'17: Molly Parker/ Bruce McDonald: Weirdos @ Generation 14plus

Berlinale'17

Generation 14plus

WEIRDOS

By Bruce McDonald

Public Screenings: (Q&A expected after each)

14.02.2017   15:30 Zoo Palast 1 (Premiere)

15.02.2017   15:30 Filmtheater am Friedrichshain

16.02.2017   14:00 CinemaxX 3

Synopsis:

Nova Scotia. 1976. The weekend of the American Bicentennial. When 15-year-old Kit decides that living with his father is too repressive, he hits the road to move in with his mother. Accompanied by his girlfriend Alice, Kit will explore his very core - his sexuality, his sense of place and self - in an attempt to find a place to call home.

Directed by Bruce McDonald

Written by Daniel MacIvor

Produced by Marc Almon and Mike MacMillan

Starring:

Dylan Authors

Julia Sarah sStone

Molly Parker

Alan Hawco

Director:

Bruce McDonald is a Canadian director known for his irreverent, eclectic style and his love of music and pop culture.

After breaking out with his debut feature ROADKILL, he has gone on to direct numerous other acclaimed films including HARD CORE LOGO, THE TRACY FRAGMENTS and PONTYPOOL. He currently lives in Toronto with his wife and daughter, enjoys Italian food and loves the great album Bitches Brew.