Birthday

I have to admit that I wasn't looking forward to watching the World Premiere (in competition) of Birthday.  A movie set in a brothel reviewing a prostitute's birthday just didn't seem like my cup of tea.  I was way off base in my pre-judgment of this insightful, rather beautiful movie.


One would never guess that love would be so profoundly expressed in such an unexpected place.  Natalie Elefhteriadis nails this role with subtle grace and a depth rarely seen in an actress starring in her first feature.  




Kestie Morassi has a strong supporting role as the lost soul of Lily, a great standout that touched a bit of what Pretty Woman would have been like if Minnie Driver would have been caste instead of Julia Roberts.


Before you run to the next showing, forewarning to the delicate that there is nudity, strong language, and a lot of sex in this movie...but it all is a foil to demonstrate the tenderness and kindness that all are looking for.

Congratulations to Australian director James Harkness for a rare flower that bloomed beautifully.

Plays again on Saturday, December 12th at  10:15 pm at Beartooth Theaterpub.