Movie

Pop

2025 · 79 min

A scrappy, deadpan mockumentary that coasts on awkward charm and escalating behind-the-scenes chaos.

Tagline: This wasn't supposed to be a true story.
Overview: A talented American musician finds himself entangled in a chaotic film project led by a relentless Kiwi director determined to complete his disasterpiece at all costs.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, light and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Art, obsession, ambition, media
Content: Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: art
obsession
ambition
media
friendship
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: mockumentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex mild