The Poet and the Professor
Synopsis
Ariel, an insecure writer tortured by her own desires, can’t seem to stop seeing “The Poet,” an older, volatile cinematographer who pursues his ‘art’ while taking full advantage of his rich girlfriend’s beautiful New York apartment. Ariel also can’t stop herself from loving her own professor, a depressed, married, struggling adjunct obsessed with postmodernism and addicted to pills.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Maryland Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ariel Kavoussi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ariel Kavoussi
- Original Title
- The Poet and the Professor
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ariel Kavoussi
Ariel Kavoussi
Charlotte Hornsby
Justin Kavoussi, Ariel Kavoussi
Valerie Steinberg
Department Leadership Roster
Justin Kavoussi
Editor
Ariel Kavoussi
Director
Ariel Kavoussi
Editor
Valerie Steinberg
Producer
Charlotte Hornsby
Director of Photography
Ariel Kavoussi
Writer
Emma Zbiral-Teller
Production Design
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What is The Poet and the Professor about?
Ariel, an insecure writer tortured by her own desires, can’t seem to stop seeing “The Poet,” an older, volatile cinematographer who pursues his ‘art’ while taking full advantage of his rich girlfriend’s beautiful New York apartment. Ariel also can’t stop herself from loving her own professor, a depressed, married, struggling adjunct obsessed with postmodernism and addicted to pills.
Who directed The Poet and the Professor?
The Poet and the Professor was directed by Ariel Kavoussi.
Who stars in The Poet and the Professor?
The principal cast of The Poet and the Professor includes Ariel Kavoussi, Kevin Corrigan, Bob Byington.
When was The Poet and the Professor released and how long is it?
The Poet and the Professor was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 24m.