Where Fantasy and Reality Meet
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Psychological
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Coming to DVD
and VOD on March 13th, 2012 |
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For Immediate Release:
SAN JOSE, CALIF.
(January 9, 2011) –
Critically-acclaimed Polish Writer/Director
Jan Komasa’s (Ode to Joy) feature film, the techno-thriller
@SuicideRoom, debuts on DVD and Digital March 13th from Wolfe Video.
An official selection at the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival and a box-office hit in Poland, the film depicts a spoiled Warsaw teen (Jakub Gierszał) who seeks solace in a sinister virtual world after being humiliated at school. Breathtaking animated sequences draw the viewer into the virtual world portrayed in this psychological drama of a teenager trying to escape the torment of bullying.
@SuicideRoom will be available on DVD for $24.95 SRP.
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(5 out of 5) Critic’s Pick!
“A stunning examination of
life and finding the will to
live it.”
—MetroWeekly
“An innovative film!”
– FanPop!
Synopsis:
A series of humiliating
events 100 days before his
graduation pushes privileged
Dominik into the virtual
world for comfort. He begins
spending all his time as an
avatar in the “Suicide
Room,” but soon his online
adventures begin to
dangerously bleed into his
real life.
Breathtaking animated
sequences draw the viewer
into the virtual world
portrayed in this
psychological drama of a
teenager trying to escape
the torment of bullying. |
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FILMMAKER CREDITS:
JAN KOMASA
JAN KOMASA’s films
include: @SuicideRoom,
Golgota wroclawska
(TV film), Ode to Joy,
and Nice to See You,
and have garnered multiple
honors (14 awards and 4
nominations) including the
Special Jury Award from the
Polish Film Festival (Ode
to Joy); Silver Lion,
Polish Film Festival (@SuicideRoom);
Cinefondation Award at the
Cannes Film Festival (Nice
to See You).
@SuicideRoom, Komasa’s
most acclaimed film to date,
received a total of 12
awards. |
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— @SuicideRoom DVD Specifications — |
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Release
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March 13,
2012 |
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DVD SRP: |
$24.95 |
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DVD Catalog/Part#: |
WOL4910D |
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DVD UPC: |
754703763679 |
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DVD ISBN: |
978-1-935423-44-7 |
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Genre: |
Foreign, Drama, Gay |
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MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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Running Time: |
110 Minutes. Color |
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Studio: |
Wolfe Video |
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Territory: |
USA & Canada |
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Region Code: |
1 |
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DVD Language: |
Polish with English subtitles. |
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DVD Video Format: |
Anamorphic Widescreen |
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DVD Audio Format: |
5.1 Surround Sound, Optional 2.0 |
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DVD
BONUS FEATURES: |
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• Trailer |
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5.1
Surround Sound or
2.0
Audio |
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• More from Wolfe |
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ABOUT WOLFE VIDEO
Serving audiences since 1985, Wolfe is the largest exclusive distributor of
gay and lesbian films. Current major Wolfe releases include the acclaimed gay
drama, UNDERTOW (Peru’s submission for the 2010 Academy Awards) and the
hard-hitting “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” drama, A MARINE STORY. Wolfe is also
well known for releasing classics such as DESERT HEARTS, BIG EDEN and
WERE THE WORLD MINE. Find more info online at
http://www.wolfevideo.com.
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To interview the cast or filmmakers, or to request screeners, please contact: |
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Leif Helland
MPRM Communications
lhelland@MPRM.com
(323) 656-5343 |
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