Shame
Synopsis
New Yorker Brandon lives in a high-rise apartment and has a well-paying job. He is also a sex addict who hides his shame behind this facade of respectability. The unexpected arrival of his wayward sister threatens to unravel everything.
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Awards & Festivals
Venice Film Festival
2011 | 4 wins including: CinemAvvenire Award
Independent Spirit Awards
2012 | Nominee: Best International Film
Critics reviews
Broad strokes are so inept that it’s not at all hard to believe Shame was co-written by the same person responsible for The Iron Lady; at the same time, though, it works beautifully in isolated patches… McQueen still seems to me a superlative filmmaker in search of something to say; this was probably the worst subject he could have chosen.
Mike D'Angelo
April 11, 2012
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