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Still from Accidence — Accidence (2018) — Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson, Guy Maddin

Poster for Accidence

Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson, Guy Maddin

Accidence

English / 2018 / 10m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.45/5·738 ratings·225 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A murder has been committed on a balcony. But it is only one of the many balconies attached to a large apartment block. Strange things are transpiring of each of them on loop. As the eye attempts to take them all in, the murder soon seems entirely unimportant.

Included in
February 2021
Position 1
Included in
Directed by Guy Maddin
Position 17

Credits

Crew

DirectorEvan Johnson, Galen Johnson, Guy Maddin

WriterGalen Johnson, Evan Johnson,

ComposerEnsign Broderick

EditorEvan Johnson, Galen Johnson

ProducerJuliette Hagopian

Cast

Adam Brooksas Detective McMillan

Jon'Nathon Stebbeas The Perp

William Bondas Detective Weif

Xander Boulardas 10 Year Old Boy

Brent Nealeas Drs. Henry & Braden Jekyll

Rhayne Vermetteas Echo

Ash Sealgairas Handsome

Ming Honas Pet Photographer

Micaella Stoneas Party Host

Suzanne Pringleas Party Guest

Quinn Greeneas Male Stripper

Milos Mitrovicas Janitor

Betty Watermanas Old Woman

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Poster for My Winnipeg

My Winnipeg2007

Both directed by Guy Maddin

Or

My Dad Is 100 Years Old2005Both directed by Guy Maddin

Accidence (2018) | Criteria