Palindromes
The Frida Cinema's seating is first-come, first-serve. For our Midnight Screenings, please plan on arriving by 11:30pm to ensure ample time for parking, picking up concessions, and securing optimal seats. Screening will begin promptly at midnight.
Director: Todd Solondz Run Time: 100 min. Release Year: 2005
Starring: Ellen Barkin, Emani Sledge, Richard Masur, Sharon Wilkins, Stephen Adly Guirgis
Our new edition of 21st Century Cult starts with Todd Solondz’s dark 2004 satire Palindromes, playing just in time for its 20th anniversary!
The film follows 13-year-old Aviva, a girl who desperately wants to become a mother but faces the harsh and complex realities of adulthood far too soon. After a traumatic experience leads to her running away, Aviva encounters a series of peculiar and morally ambiguous characters, each influencing her perception of herself and the world. Notably, Solondz uses multiple actors of varying ages, races, and genders to portray Aviva, emphasizing the universality and fluidity of her experiences.
Challenging viewers with its unflinching approach to controversial topics, Palindromes earned acclaim for its daring narrative structure and Solondz’s uncompromising vision.