Unidentified Objects
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Unidentified Objects is an upcoming dark comedy road film and the feature directorial debut of Juan Felipe Zuleta, from a screenplay by Leland Frankel. The film stars Matthew August Jeffers as Peter, a queer little person who reluctantly decides to accompany his eccentric neighbor Winona (Sarah Hay) on a trip from New York to Canada. But once they hit the road, he soon discover her true destination: The site of what she believes will be an extraterrestrial visitation in three days time.
Its cast also includes Roberta Colindrez, Hamish Allan-Headley, Roy Abramsohn, Tara Pacheco, and Elliot Frances Flynn.
The film premiered at Inside Out in Toronto in 2022, and went on to screen at Sitges, Fantastic Fest, BFI Flair, Bentonville Film Festival, and Outfest, where it won "Best Narrative Feature" and "Outstanding Performance" for Matthew August Jeffers.[1]
| Unidentified Objects | |
|---|---|
| Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Juan Felipe Zuleta |
| Written by | Leland Frankel |
| Produced by | Robert Vroom |
| Starring | Matthew August Jeffers
Sarah Hay Roberta ColindrezHamish Allan-Headley |
| Cinematography | Camilo Monsalve |
| Edited by | Raphael Lubczanski |
| Music by | Sebastian Zuleta |
| Production
company |
Rice Ball Films
First Threshold |
| Distributed by | Quiver Distribution (North America) |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
"In this surreal, darkly humorous, and inventive American indie, two people whose worlds seem light-years away converge on an impromptu, border-defying road trip to find their true places in the world… or out of it.
When Peter (New Amsterdam’s Matthew August Jeffers), an unemployed, curmudgeonly gay man with dwarfism, awakes to early morning pounding on his door, it could have easily been bill collectors making good on past due notices. Instead, it’s his neighbor Winona (Flesh and Bone’s Sarah Hay), a buxom and bubbly sex worker whose everyday makeup choices rival the night sky’s glittery stars. In desperate need of a ride for a mysterious emergency, Winona offers him money to borrow his car. Hard up for cash, Peter agrees with one major stipulation: that they make a pit stop along the way for him to fulfill a long overdue promise.
For his surprising and supremely entertaining first feature, Colombian-born director Juan Felipe Zuleta provides a Lynchian touch to the unlikely duo’s journey—one filled with alien encounters, Perfume Genius songs, unexpected romantic suitors, and a love of 19th century Russian playwrights."[2]
Cast
- Matthew August Jeffers as Peter Hobbes
- Sarah Hay as Winona Jordan
- Roberta Colindrez as Lola Nelson
- Hamish Allan-Headley as The Handsome Stranger
- Tara Pacheco as Sadie
- Kerry Flanagan as Suzie
- Roy Abramsohn as Cliff
- Elliot Frances Flynn as Abigail
- John Ryan Benavides as Nico
Reception
Critical Response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 11 reviews.[3]
San Francisco Magazine wrote that Unidentified Objects is "an unexpectedly funny, devastatingly authentic, philosophically stimulating experience wholly unique in the contemporary cinematic terrain" and "sure to become an indie cult classic."[4][5]
“Every now and then," writes Afterbuzz, "a film is released that captivates an audience from beginning to end, and Unidentified Objects is that film.” Afterbuzz also describes Unidentified Objects as a "masterpiece."[6] Screen Rant called the film "thoughtful, jarring, and intimate," with "lovely performances by Matthew Jeffers and Sarah Hay."[7]
Release
Unidentified Objects was acquired for North American distribution by Quiver Distribution in 2023.
It is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on June 2, 2023, followed by a wider AVOD/VOD release on June 9, 2023.[8]
References
- ^ "Unidentified Objects". www.thefilmcollaborative.org. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Unidentified Objects". Frameline. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Unidentified Objects - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Fink, Lucas (June 21, 2022). "Unidentified Objects Film Receives Astronomical Acclaim At SF LGTBQ+ Film Festival". San Francisco Magazine.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Fink, Lucas (June 8, 2022). "Your Guide To The Most Anticipated Titles At The SF LGBTQ+ Film Festival This June". San Francisco Magazine.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Adams, Benny (2022-07-13). "Sarah Hay & Matthew Jeffers Talk Quirky Yet Moving New Film 'Unidentified Objects'!". AfterBuzz TV. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Unidentified Objects: Beautifully Told Sci-Fi Drama Has Depth". ScreenRant. 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Film Release Calendar". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
External links
Category:Film Category:2023 films Category:Queer-related mass media Category:Disability and sexuality Category:Debut films