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The Unspeakable Act. Available on MUBI, iTunes. Set on a quiet tree-lined street in Brooklyn, The Unspeakable Act is an acclaimed, darkly funny film about a young girl's unusual coming of age. Jackie Kimball is a normal 17-year-old girl - except that for as long as she can remember, she's been in love with her older brother Matthew.
Jackie is a normal teenager–except that for as long as she can remember, she’s been in love with her older brother Matthew. They rely on each other for friendship and support, but Matthew doesn’t share his sister’s feelings. When he departs for college, Jackie must contend with life on her own.
Hello, and welcome to my Author Page. The Unspeakable Acts Of Zina Pavlou is a very dark, twisty tale that’s inspired by a true crime. Set in 1954 London, it’s about Zina, a Greek Cypriot grandmother who is accused of murdering her daughter-in-law, Hedy - a crime punishable by death.
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Dan Sallitt United States, 2012. Drama. 91. CAUTION. A tender coming-of-age story from Dan Sallitt ( Fourteen ), The Unspeakable Act lovingly recalls the humanism of Éric Rohmer’s films. Taking on a difficult subject with rare sincerity, Sallitt allows his characters to develop subtly and with warmth. Watch out for Tallie Medel’s mighty ...
Audience Member Like the most un-creepy movie about incest you'll ever see. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member THe Unspeakable Act revolves around the ...
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Despite the unspeakable act in the title, this is a restrained chamber piece, that is more interested in the shadowy unspoken emotions that rattle round families than the actual deed itself. Interestingly, Sallitt's film is also, unlike many coming of age films, less about the central character undergoing a sweeping change and more about her achieving a greater understanding of who she is.
