The Diabetic
Synopsis
Like a mumblecore for invisible disability, The Diabetic follows a lonely and irreverent 30 year old Type 1 Diabetic named Alek who returns to his hometown to re-live his teenage 'glory days.' Upon arrival in suburbia he finds that most of his old friends have moved away, started a family, or simply grown up. Only one person responds to his invitation: Matt, an old acquaintance who has never moved away from the suburbs. Matt represents everything that Alek despises about suburban life; the banal, boring, and uncultured. Unwilling to give up on his nostalgic dreams, Alek parties with Matt, launching them into a hallucinatory and directionless fugue through the dark streets of suburbia. Throughout the seemingly never-ending night and as Alek’s blood sugars become more erratic, he pushes Matt and their adventure to darker and darker places with complete disregard for their well-being.
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Official Teaser Trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2022-05-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Stafiej
- Screenplay & Story
- Mitchell Stafiej
- Original Score
- Fuckers
- Original Title
- The Diabetic
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Type One
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Stafiej
Mitchell Stafiej
Fuckers
Mitchell Stafiej
Beatrice Scharf-Pierzchala, Mitchell Stafiej
Department Leadership Roster
Mitchell Stafiej
Editor
Fuckers
Original Music Composer
Mitchell Stafiej
Director
Beatrice Scharf-Pierzchala
Producer
Mitchell Stafiej
Writer
Mitchell Stafiej
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Diabetic
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What is The Diabetic about?
Like a mumblecore for invisible disability, The Diabetic follows a lonely and irreverent 30 year old Type 1 Diabetic named Alek who returns to his hometown to re-live his teenage 'glory days.' Upon arrival in suburbia he finds that most of his old friends have moved away, started a family, or simply grown up. Only one person responds to his invitation: Matt, an old acquaintance who has never moved away from the suburbs. Matt represents everything that Alek despises about suburban life; the banal, boring, and uncultured. Unwilling to give up on his nostalgic dreams, Alek parties with Matt, launching them into a hallucinatory and directionless fugue through the dark streets of suburbia. Throughout the seemingly never-ending night and as Alek’s blood sugars become more erratic, he pushes Matt and their adventure to darker and darker places with complete disregard for their well-being.
Who directed The Diabetic?
The Diabetic was directed by Mitchell Stafiej.
Who stars in The Diabetic?
The principal cast of The Diabetic includes James Watts, Travis Cannon, Oscar Aguirre, Maica Armata.
When was The Diabetic released and how long is it?
The Diabetic was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Diabetic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Diabetic was composed by Fuckers.