Phantom Limb
Synopsis
The death of my seven-year-old brother when I was nine remains a painful and haunting memory. My parents did not know how to cope with the loss of their child and the entire family experienced indescribable pain. Phantom Limb uses this personal story as a point of departure. Whether it is a loss through death or divorce, the stages of grieving are the same. Individuals often go through denial, anger, bargaining, depression and, ultimately, some kind of acceptance, in order to heal. The film is loosely structured according to these stages. Interspersed throughout this poetic documentary are interviews with a cemetery owner, a phantom limb patient and an author of a book about evidence for life after death. Phantom Limb reminds viewers that while grief is painful and isolating, it is a reminder to each of us that life is impermanent. - Jay Rosenblatt
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Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Rosenblatt
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Rosenblatt
- Original Score
- Arvo Pärt, Éliane Radigue
- Original Title
- Phantom Limb
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Locomotion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Rosenblatt
Jay Rosenblatt
Arvo Pärt, Éliane Radigue
Jay Rosenblatt, Ara Corbett, Todd Curtis
Jay Rosenblatt
Jay Rosenblatt
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Rosenblatt
Director
Jay Rosenblatt
Writer
Jay Rosenblatt
Editor
Jay Rosenblatt
Producer
Jay Rosenblatt
Director of Photography
Ara Corbett
Director of Photography
Todd Curtis
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phantom Limb
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What is Phantom Limb about?
The death of my seven-year-old brother when I was nine remains a painful and haunting memory. My parents did not know how to cope with the loss of their child and the entire family experienced indescribable pain. Phantom Limb uses this personal story as a point of departure. Whether it is a loss through death or divorce, the stages of grieving are the same. Individuals often go through denial, anger, bargaining, depression and, ultimately, some kind of acceptance, in order to heal. The film is loosely structured according to these stages. Interspersed throughout this poetic documentary are interviews with a cemetery owner, a phantom limb patient and an author of a book about evidence for life after death. Phantom Limb reminds viewers that while grief is painful and isolating, it is a reminder to each of us that life is impermanent. - Jay Rosenblatt
Who directed Phantom Limb?
Phantom Limb was directed by Jay Rosenblatt.
Who stars in Phantom Limb?
The principal cast of Phantom Limb includes Beverly Berning, Tyler Cassity, Chris Cornet.
When was Phantom Limb released and how long is it?
Phantom Limb was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Phantom Limb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phantom Limb was composed by Arvo Pärt, Éliane Radigue.