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Burning Man (2012)
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Burning Man (2012)

Genre
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Release Date
July 27, 2012
Studio
IFC Films
Official Site
http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/burning-man
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Release Date
July 27, 2012
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
109 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
IFC Films
Official Site
http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/burning-man
Director
Jonathan Teplitzky
Producer
Andy Paterson, Jonathan Teplitzky
Screenwriter
Jonathan Teplitzky
Starring
  • Matthew Goode as Tom
  • Bojana Novakovic as Sarah
  • Rachel Griffiths as Miriam
  • Essie Davis
  • Kerry Fox
  • Kate Beahan
  • Essie Davis
  • Gia Carides

In the raw and emotionally charged drama "Burning Man", Matthew Goode delivers a searing performance as Tom, a celebrated London chef whose life has spiraled into a chaotic storm of grief, anger, and self-destruction. His world, once filled with the love of his vibrant wife Sarah (Bojana Novakovic) and their young son, is now a fractured landscape of memory and pain. Directed by Jonathan Teplitzky, the film masterfully pieces together Tom's story through a non-linear narrative, juxtaposing moments of tender romance and domestic bliss with the visceral, often darkly comedic reality of his present-day unraveling. As Tom pushes away those trying to help him, including his concerned sister (Rachel Griffiths) and a compassionate therapist (Kerry Fox), he must confront the traumatic event that ignited his personal inferno. This poignant exploration of love and loss blends sharp humor with deep sorrow, creating a compelling portrait of a man burning through his past in a desperate attempt to find his way back to life.

Ratings:
48
SCORE
IMDb 4.8/10
TMDB 0.0/10