Kitchen Girl
Synopsis
In Kitchen Girl, Trecartin's frequent collaborator Lizzie Fitch throws herself into a state of total hysteria, portraying a girl who takes the childhood game of "playing house" to a dark and disturbing place. After pretending to cook dinner for her "kids," represented by colorful plush toys, she finds them lacking in appreciation of her efforts and throws them out the window. Fitch's overwrought performance is perfectly matched by Trecartin's skillful, hyperkinetic editing. Together they turn Trecartin's kitchen into a dimly lit world of mental trauma. Combining the innocuous with the malevolent, Fitch and Trecartin escort the viewer on a whirlwind tour of household dysfunction, child abuse, and isolation.
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January 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Trecartin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryan Trecartin, Lizzie Fitch
- Original Title
- Kitchen Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- Rhode Island School of Design
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Trecartin
Ryan Trecartin, Lizzie Fitch
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan Trecartin
Writer
Lizzie Fitch
Writer
Ryan Trecartin
Director
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What is Kitchen Girl about?
In Kitchen Girl, Trecartin's frequent collaborator Lizzie Fitch throws herself into a state of total hysteria, portraying a girl who takes the childhood game of "playing house" to a dark and disturbing place. After pretending to cook dinner for her "kids," represented by colorful plush toys, she finds them lacking in appreciation of her efforts and throws them out the window. Fitch's overwrought performance is perfectly matched by Trecartin's skillful, hyperkinetic editing. Together they turn Trecartin's kitchen into a dimly lit world of mental trauma. Combining the innocuous with the malevolent, Fitch and Trecartin escort the viewer on a whirlwind tour of household dysfunction, child abuse, and isolation.
Who directed Kitchen Girl?
Kitchen Girl was directed by Ryan Trecartin.
Who stars in Kitchen Girl?
The principal cast of Kitchen Girl includes Lizzie Fitch.
When was Kitchen Girl released and how long is it?
Kitchen Girl was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 3m.