July 4th weekend is all about explosive performances, particularly here at Facets! Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton) delivers one of her finest as the eponymous title character in Julia, the English-language debut of French director Erick Zonca (The Dreamlife of Angels). A manipulative alcoholic and compulsive liar, lonely Julia gets by on nickel-and-dime jobs between shots of vodka and one-night stands. For all of its strife, though, Julia's life takes an even darker turn when she becomes involved in a kidnapping plot.
What the critics say:
"Tilda Swinton doesn't merely act the title role...she devours it..."
-Village Voice.
"(A) stylish indie thriller" -Der Spiegel.
"Follows its own unsteady rhythm, careening from comedy to suspense to pathos" -The Onion A.V. Club.
The trailer:
Julia runs at Facets Cinematheque Friday, July 3 - Thursday, July 9.
For tickets, showtimes, additional info and more, visit the Cinematheque online.
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