The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
Synopsis
A personal, accessible look at an artist - Kevin Barnes, frontman of the endlessly versatile indie pop band of Montreal - whose pursuit to make transcendent music at all costs drives him to value art over human relationships. As he struggles with all of those around him, family and bandmates alike, he's forced to reconsider the future of the band, begging the question - is this really worth it?
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THE PAST IS A GROTESQUE ANIMAL - Official Theatrical Trailer (HD)-Oscilloscope LaboratoriesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Napier, Jason Miller
- Original Title
- The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $100
- Production Studios
- Wrecking Crew, Polyvinyl Records Co., Shrine, Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Miller
Andrew Napier, Jason Miller
Jason Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Napier
Writer
Jason Miller
Director
Jason Miller
Director of Photography
Jason Miller
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Past Is a Grotesque Animal about?
A personal, accessible look at an artist - Kevin Barnes, frontman of the endlessly versatile indie pop band of Montreal - whose pursuit to make transcendent music at all costs drives him to value art over human relationships. As he struggles with all of those around him, family and bandmates alike, he's forced to reconsider the future of the band, begging the question - is this really worth it?
Who directed The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal was directed by Jason Miller.
Who stars in The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?
The principal cast of The Past Is a Grotesque Animal includes Dottie Alexander, Derek Almstead, David Barnes, Kevin Barnes, Nina Barnes.
When was The Past Is a Grotesque Animal released and how long is it?
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).