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  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 21 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 21 m

Summary When stage fright gets the best of her, a former actress stops leaving her apartment, crippled by fear of the outside world. Living off delivery food and residuals from her acting career, she spends her days watching bad TV and spying on the city from her window. But when her toilet overflows and a kind, compassionate plumber shows up, s...

Directed By: Noah Buschel

Written By: Noah Buschel

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 21 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Tribeca Films
  • 1 h 21 m

Sparrows Dance

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Summary When stage fright gets the best of her, a former actress stops leaving her apartment, crippled by fear of the outside world. Living off delivery food and residuals from her acting career, she spends her days watching bad TV and spying on the city from her window. But when her toilet overflows and a kind, compassionate plumber shows up, s...

Directed By: Noah Buschel

Written By: Noah Buschel

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Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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75
Aug 22, 2013
Given that the opening shot shows the heroine on the toilet, what a nice surprise to find that this is a pure love story, told with elegance and simplicity on a low budget.
By Farran Smith Nehme FULL REVIEW
75
Aug 21, 2013
There are times when the slight, small Sparrows Dance pushes too hard, both visually and narratively: a blinking red light outside Ireland’s window provides overly fussy on-off lighting during two long scenes, and the movie’s flairs of serious conflict are less deft than its offhand moments of connection. There are enough of said moments, though, to sustain its sweetly hesitant romance.
By Jesse Hassenger FULL REVIEW
75
Aug 14, 2013
Writer-director Noah Buschel interestingly mirrors the monotony of his main character's routine in his claustrophobic aesthetic.
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70
Aug 22, 2013
Mr. Buschel, armed with an ear for diverting dialogue and actors who know how to sell it, somehow makes it all work.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 22, 2013
The film thrives thanks to its superb lead performances, with Sparks exuding an endearingly off-kilter earnestness that nicely contrasts with Ireland’s internalized phobic fears and self-doubt.
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW

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Production Company OneZero Productions
Release Date Aug 23, 2013
Duration 1 h 21 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline If someone would poke out the eyes of the hawks We sparrows could dance wherever we please!
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Awards

Austin Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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