The Ralph Handel Story
Synopsis
Co-directed by Benny and Josh Safdie, this deadpan mock-documentary follows Ralph Handel, a buttoned-down office worker who spends his nights bombing on the open-mic circuit. Staged as cinéma vérité that edges into performance art—Safdie performed the disastrous sets in real clubs—the film channels Andy Kaufman’s anti-comedy and the self-reflexive diary mode of David Holzman’s Diary to sketch a sly portrait of a life quietly coming undone.
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June 19, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
- Original Score
- Jack Lewis
- Original Title
- The Ralph Handel Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Red Bucket Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
Jack Lewis
Josh Safdie
Benny Safdie
Department Leadership Roster
Benny Safdie
Director
Josh Safdie
Director
Benny Safdie
Editor
Jack Lewis
Original Music Composer
Josh Safdie
Director of Photography
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What is The Ralph Handel Story about?
Co-directed by Benny and Josh Safdie, this deadpan mock-documentary follows Ralph Handel, a buttoned-down office worker who spends his nights bombing on the open-mic circuit. Staged as cinéma vérité that edges into performance art—Safdie performed the disastrous sets in real clubs—the film channels Andy Kaufman’s anti-comedy and the self-reflexive diary mode of David Holzman’s Diary to sketch a sly portrait of a life quietly coming undone.
Who directed The Ralph Handel Story?
The Ralph Handel Story was directed by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie.
Who stars in The Ralph Handel Story?
The principal cast of The Ralph Handel Story includes Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Peter Rand.
When was The Ralph Handel Story released and how long is it?
The Ralph Handel Story was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ralph Handel Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ralph Handel Story was composed by Jack Lewis.