Movie

Palindromes

2005 · 100 min

A disorienting, darkly comic provocation that shifts identities and tones, leaving you unsettled and thoughtful.

Overview: Aviva is thirteen, awkward and sensitive. Her mother Joyce is warm and loving, as is her father, Steve, a regular guy who does have a fierce temper from time to time. The film revolves around her family, friends and neighbors.
How it feels: Dark, satirical, melancholic and absurd. Measured and demanding.
About: Identity, coming-of-age, family, faith
Content: Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
coming-of-age
family
faith
trauma
Places: suburbs
road trip
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex strong