High Art
“a story of ambition, sacrifice, seduction and other career moves.”
Synopsis
When Syd, a young editor at an influential art magazine, becomes involved with her neighbor, a drug-addicted lesbian photographer, both seek to exploit each other for their respective careers while slowly falling in love with each other.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival (4K Restoration)
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Cholodenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Lisa Cholodenko
- Original Score
- Nathan Larson, Craig Wedren
- Original Title
- High Art
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Antidote Films, October Films, 391 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Cholodenko
Lisa Cholodenko
Nathan Larson, Craig Wedren
Tami Reiker
Amy E. Duddleston
Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte, Dolly Hall, Susan A. Stover
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Cholodenko
Director
Lisa Cholodenko
Writer
Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte
Producer
Vicki Farrell
Costume Design
Amy E. Duddleston
Editor
Dolly Hall
Producer
Tami Reiker
Director of Photography
Bernhard Blythe
Production Design
Susan A. Stover
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Art
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What is High Art about?
When Syd, a young editor at an influential art magazine, becomes involved with her neighbor, a drug-addicted lesbian photographer, both seek to exploit each other for their respective careers while slowly falling in love with each other.
Who directed High Art?
High Art was directed by Lisa Cholodenko.
Who stars in High Art?
The principal cast of High Art includes Radha Mitchell, Ally Sheedy, Gabriel Mann, Patricia Clarkson, David Thornton.
When was High Art released and how long is it?
High Art was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did High Art make at the box office?
High Art grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for High Art?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Art was composed by Nathan Larson, Craig Wedren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for High Art?
High Art holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).