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French Institute
SUN 8/7 22.30h
FRI 13/7 20.30h
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Original Title
Spork
Director
J.B. Ghuman Jr.
Country
United States
Cast
Savannah Stehlin
Sydney Park
Rachel G. Fox
Production
Last Bastion Entertainment
Distribution
Last Bastion Entertainment
Genre
Comedia
Format
Digital
Duration
86'
Year
2010
Festivals
BFI London Festival
Buff Film Festival
First showing in
Spain
Official Section
Spork is possibly the most uninhibited film in this year's Mostra. Unconventional and foul-mouthed, this independent musical comedy tells the story of a freaky and marginal teenager. She's a clumsy high-school student lost between her genre identity—she's a hermaphrodite—and the general stupidity that surrounds her at school, where she's constantly bullied, something she overcomes with an enthusiasm fuelled by music and sport.
This colourful and tender comedy is wild but profound, and it offers a top-level soundtrack and a visual style that make it unmissable. Just like its main character, the film is funny, moving and full of talent and tenderness. Delicious chewing gum in a pop style.