Daryl Wein's clever "Breaking Upwards" comes knocking at the door like a wolf in sheep's clothing, draping reality in a fictional romantic comedy about a twentysomething NYC couple named Daryl and Zoe whose relationship is coming apart. The film stars Wein and girlfriend Zoe Lister-Jones (as Daryl and Zoe) and is based on their experience trying to build themselves a better break-up. They also wrote (with Peter Duchan), produced and, in Lister-Jones' case, handled catering and wrote all the lyrics for the film's original soundtrack by composer Kyle Forester. All of which works to give "Breaking Upwards" a DIY mumblecore vibe, including its very engaging conversational style, but thanks to Wein, there is less mumble, more core from the story and the cast. Read Sharkey's full review of "Breaking Upwards"at the LA TimesBreaking Upwards
Based on the filmmakers’ actual experience, and starring the filmmakers themselves, “Breaking Upwards” explores a young, real life New York couple who, four years into their relationship and battling codependency, decide to intricately strategize their own break up. The film loosely interprets a year in their lives exploring alternatives to monogamy and the madness that ensues.
Opened April 2, 2010
Runtime:1 hr. 29 min. NR
Cast: Daryl Wein, Zoe Lister-Jones, Julie White, Olivia Thirlby, Peter Friedman
Director: Daryl Wein
Genres: Romantic Comedy, Romantic Drama, Romance, Urban Comedy
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