Lou
Synopsis
Lou, a teenage tomboy in a small Californian town, idolizes her single father. When he has a date over one night and she is cast out of the house, Lou wanders to the outer reaches of town and into a new era of teenage identity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clara Balzary
- Screenplay & Story
- Clara Balzary
- Original Score
- Lee Pardini
- Original Title
- Lou
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Nowness, Great Oogle Moogly Films, Ga De Don
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clara Balzary
Clara Balzary
Lee Pardini
Christopher Blauvelt
Taylor Alexander Ward
Rachel Nederveld
Department Leadership Roster
Clara Balzary
Director
Christopher Blauvelt
Director of Photography
Lee Pardini
Original Music Composer
Rachel Nederveld
Producer
Clara Balzary
Screenplay
Taylor Alexander Ward
Editor
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lou.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lou
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lou about?
Lou, a teenage tomboy in a small Californian town, idolizes her single father. When he has a date over one night and she is cast out of the house, Lou wanders to the outer reaches of town and into a new era of teenage identity.
Who directed Lou?
Lou was directed by Clara Balzary.
Who stars in Lou?
The principal cast of Lou includes Sasha Frolova, Joaquin Phoenix, Odessa Young, Isabelle Albuquerque.
When was Lou released and how long is it?
Lou was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Lou?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lou was composed by Lee Pardini.