Living in Oblivion
USA,
1995, 90 min
(Alternative: 87 min)
Directed by:
Tom DiCilloScreenplay:
Tom DiCilloCinematography:
Frank PrinziComposer:
Jim FarmerCast:
Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, James Le Gros, Danielle von Zerneck, Peter Dinklage, Kevin Corrigan, Robert Wightman, Hilary Gilford (more)Plots(1)
A "Day For Night(mare)" inspired by Kafka, the Marx Brothers, and fifteen years of experience in low-budget filmmaking prompt this tale--a film within a film--which examines the anxieties and mishaps that can befall the creatures of low-budget pictures. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1996 - Marcus Viscidi, Michael Griffiths (Best Feature)
- 1996 - James Le Gros (Best Supporting Male)
- 1996 - Tom DiCillo (Best Screenplay)
Sundance Film Festival
- 1995 - Tom DiCillo (Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: U.S. Dramatic)
- 1995 - Tom DiCillo (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)