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Stella Runs for Office
Stella and Salomon run a business together, framkoma.is. Salomon is hired by Anton Skúlason, pilot, to beautify and transform a village, that he owns. Stella stays in the town and starts teaching politicians how to act for the coming elections. By accident Stella gets involved with the Centrum party, the main rival of the Central party, and before she knows it she's head over heals in politics.
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Plot Summary
This mockumentary follows the comedic misadventures of Stella, a fictional political candidate, as she attempts to navigate the world of local politics. The film is structured as a series of interviews and observational segments capturing Stella's unconventional campaign.
Critical Reception
As a direct-to-video release with a cult following, Stella Runs for Office received mixed to positive reviews, primarily for its absurdist humor and the improvisational talents of its cast. It is often cited as an early example of the dry, character-driven comedy that would become a hallmark of the Stella troupe.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique brand of surreal and often non-sequitur humor.
Appreciated for the chemistry and improvisational skills of the main cast.
Some found the humor too niche or repetitive.
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Fun Fact
The film was created by the comedy trio Stella, consisting of Michael Showalter, David Wain, and Michael Ian Black, who were known for their sketch comedy work and later for the TV series 'Stella'.
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