The Royal Road
“A cinematic essay in defense of remembering.”
Synopsis
A fascinating and unlikely reinvention story, The Royal Road simultaneously explores cinematic spiritual channeling, the conquest and colonization of Mexico and the American Southwest, fading historical Californian urban landscapes, and the passions found in butch identity to achieve an achingly beautiful and poetic defense of remembering. Probing roads from El Camino Real, to the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, to the road right outside the front door, Olson crafts a deeply intelligent and transcending observation of the human condition that reaches for redemption in the embrace of history, nostalgia, mindfulness, and sheer beauty. If you give yourself over to it, it will crack you wide open.
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The Royal Road TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jenni Olson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenni Olson
- Original Title
- The Royal Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Jenni Olson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jenni Olson
Jenni Olson
Sophie E. Constantinou
Dawn Logsdon
Julie Dorf, Paul Marcarelli, Jenni Olson
Department Leadership Roster
Jenni Olson
Director
Jenni Olson
Writer
Sophie E. Constantinou
Director of Photography
Dawn Logsdon
Editor
Julie Dorf
Producer
Jenni Olson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Royal Road
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What is The Royal Road about?
A fascinating and unlikely reinvention story, The Royal Road simultaneously explores cinematic spiritual channeling, the conquest and colonization of Mexico and the American Southwest, fading historical Californian urban landscapes, and the passions found in butch identity to achieve an achingly beautiful and poetic defense of remembering. Probing roads from El Camino Real, to the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, to the road right outside the front door, Olson crafts a deeply intelligent and transcending observation of the human condition that reaches for redemption in the embrace of history, nostalgia, mindfulness, and sheer beauty. If you give yourself over to it, it will crack you wide open.
Who directed The Royal Road?
The Royal Road was directed by Jenni Olson.
Who stars in The Royal Road?
The principal cast of The Royal Road includes Tony Kushner, Jenni Olson.
When was The Royal Road released and how long is it?
The Royal Road was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.