Lethargy
Synopsis
An early high-school short by Josh Safdie and David Gelb, Lethargy follows a drifting New York teenager—shot in black-and-white with color dream bursts—whose path crosses a park-bench “animal therapist” (a cameo by Robert Downey Jr.) and other fleeting figures, including Edward Burns, in a wry, post-modern sketch of youthful inertia.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Gelb, Josh Safdie
- Screenplay & Story
- David Gelb, Josh Safdie
- Original Title
- Lethargy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Gelb, Josh Safdie
David Gelb, Josh Safdie
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David Gelb
Writer
David Gelb
Director
Josh Safdie
Writer
Josh Safdie
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lethargy
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What is Lethargy about?
An early high-school short by Josh Safdie and David Gelb, Lethargy follows a drifting New York teenager—shot in black-and-white with color dream bursts—whose path crosses a park-bench “animal therapist” (a cameo by Robert Downey Jr.) and other fleeting figures, including Edward Burns, in a wry, post-modern sketch of youthful inertia.
Who directed Lethargy?
Lethargy was directed by David Gelb, Josh Safdie.
Who stars in Lethargy?
The principal cast of Lethargy includes Robert Downey Jr., Edward Burns, David Gelb.
When was Lethargy released and how long is it?
Lethargy was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 7m.