Black Box

2013 1h 24m EN

Drama

Synopsis

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A grad student in theatre directs a group of undergrads in an adaptation of a 1980s young adult novel, altering them all in unexpected ways.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Josephine Decker
Holly
Austin Pendleton
William Peters
Jaclyn Hennell
Madeline
Alex Weisman
Adam
Nick Vidal
Brandon
Dennis Grimes
Eddie
Elaine Ivy Harris
Terra
Hanna Dworkin
Pamela

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stephen Cone
Writers: Stephen Cone
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stephen Cone, shot by Stephanie Dufford. 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 Heather McIntosh. 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 Stephen Cone 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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Josephine Decker and Austin Pendleton and Jaclyn Hennell carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2150181 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stephen Cone directs. Stephanie Dufford behind the camera. Heather McIntosh scores. Stephen Cone cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Stephen Cone, shot by Stephanie Dufford. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Heather McIntosh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Stephen Cone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Josephine Decker and Austin Pendleton and Jaclyn Hennell carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2150181 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.