The Life Before Her Eyes

"Your life can change in an instant. That instant can last forever."

2008 1h 30m EN

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Synopsis

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As the 15th anniversary of a fatal high school shooting approaches, former pupil Diana McFee is haunted by memories of the tragedy. After losing her best friend Maureen in the attack, Diana has been profoundly affected by the incident - her seemingly perfect life shaped by the events of that day.

“Your life can change in an instant. That instant can last forever.”

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Cast

Uma Thurman
Diana
Evan Rachel Wood
Young Diana
Eva Amurri
Maureen
Gabrielle Brennan
Emma McFee
Brett Cullen
Paul McFee
Oscar Isaac
Marcus
Jack Gilpin
Mr. McClood
John Magaro
Michael Patrick

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Vadim Perelman
Writers: Emil Stern
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Vadim Perelman, shot by Paweł Edelman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by James Horner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Baxter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Uma Thurman and Evan Rachel Wood and Eva Amurri carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Your life can change in an instant. That instant can last forever.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0815178 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Vadim Perelman directs. Paweł Edelman behind the camera. James Horner scores. David Baxter cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Directed by Vadim Perelman, shot by Paweł Edelman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by James Horner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor David Baxter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Uma Thurman and Evan Rachel Wood and Eva Amurri carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Your life can change in an instant. That instant can last forever.".
8IMDB entry: tt0815178 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.