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Mouthpiece

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Following her mother's sudden death, an aspiring writer grapples with reconciling her feminism with her conformist choices.

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Critics Consensus

Mouthpiece interrogates gender norms with wit and ingenuity, portraying its main character's inner conflict through a pair of separate performances.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 03/14/2021
4/5
I wonder if the dual performance might have had a more forceful impact in the stage incarnation; nevertheless, the film is undeniably potent in its account of the shattering force of grief. Go to Full Review Steve Rose Guardian 03/10/2021
3/5
The story occasionally verges on self-indulgent (or rather, selves-indulgent), but it is playful and ingenious. Go to Full Review Katie Walsh Los Angeles Times 06/10/2019
There's no denying the bracing, honest nature of "Mouthpiece," a truly revolutionary piece of filmmaking. Go to Full Review Markie Robson-Scott The Arts Desk 04/02/2021
3/5
Leah Fay's choreography and the haunting, humming music composed by Nostbakken carry the film along to its surreal and poignant resolution. Go to Full Review Ray Lobo Battle Royale With Cheese 03/23/2021
Mouthpiece captures the difficulties women face, the roles and expectations that pull them in different directions, and the psychological toll it takes. Go to Full Review Sam Inglis HeyUGuys 03/15/2021
4/5
An original approach to a familiar story, with two brilliantly complimentary performances that add up to one great piece of character work. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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isla s 09/03/2022 This film is quite thoughtful - it has a real theatrical feel to it. It didn't surprise me its based on a play. It has quite a floaty/dreamlike look to it. Its mildly amusing at times too. It's got quite shaky camerawork, which may frustrate people and I suppose its not entirely original, plot-wise but I thought its quite good as an arty type of a film and I liked the concept (even if it isn't entirely original) - the concept of there being the 2 versions of the same person - their internal and external self portrayed on screen. I would recommend this film overall - it is a somewhat quirky film which may appeal to some. See more dave d 09/02/2020 I totally respect what director Patricia Rozema is trying to do here in a film she also wrote with the two stars, but it just isn't my cup of tea. Two people playing the same character at the same time just isn't my bag. Never bought it and didn't like it. Final Score: 3.2/10 See more nefasto r @Nefasto 01/05/2020 This gorgeous and original film takes grief as its main theme, but all the digressions on feminism, dualism and our place in this world, are what makes "Mouthpiece" a very fully experience. See more 02/22/2019 Emotional, funny, poignant, relevant. Mouthpiece is a file about the truly genuine human experience of losing a parent and grappling with the different sides of your personality to come to terms with who you are when that person is gone. If you are human, see this movie. See more 02/09/2019 Just saw Mouthpiece at UCLA Royce Hall Rhearsal Room and it is SERIOUSLY The WORST play I have EVER seen...tuneless, charmless, ugly, assaultive, blathering, drivel...absolute horseshit. The poor people sitting through this torture should all be given medals... See more 09/16/2018 Powerful, poignant, riveting, comedic. So many emotions play out in this film. It speaks to women of all ages - and to men too, judging by the audience response. The soundtrack, almost all composed and performed by Amy Nostbakken, is masterful and moving, such an integral part of the production. This movie just grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let you go. It will stay with you long after the final credits have rolled. See more Read all reviews
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Patricia Rozema

Director

Amy Nostbakken

Tall Cassandra

Norah Sadava

Short Cassandra

Taylor Belle Puterman

Little Cassandra

Sarah Camacho

Medium Cassandra

Isabella Edwards

Young Cassandra

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Movie Info

Synopsis Following her mother's sudden death, an aspiring writer grapples with reconciling her feminism with her conformist choices.
Director
Patricia Rozema
Producer
Christina Piovesan, Patricia Rozema, Jennifer Shin
Screenwriter
Amy Nostbakken, Patricia Rozema, Norah Sadava
Distributor
Dada Films
Production Co
First Generation Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 31, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 5, 2019
Runtime
1h 31m
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