A Good Dinner Party
A Good Dinner Party

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A Good Dinner Party

2019
Movie
9 min
English

When a dinner party takes an unexpected turn, Zoe ruins the night for everyone.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Celine SongGenres: Short Film, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman hosts a dinner party for her new boyfriend and his ex-girlfriend, creating an atmosphere thick with unspoken tension and awkwardness. As the evening progresses, the interactions between the three reveal complex emotional dynamics and unresolved feelings.

Critical Reception

As a short film, 'A Good Dinner Party' received festival play and garnered attention for its subtle exploration of relationships and its strong performances. It was noted for its effective use of dialogue and atmosphere to convey emotional subtext.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its nuanced portrayal of interpersonal relationships.

  • Applauded for strong, subtle performances.

  • Noted for its effective use of an intimate setting to build tension.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this short film on Google platforms.

Fun Fact

Director Celine Song would go on to receive critical acclaim for her feature film directorial debut, 'Past Lives' (2023).

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