Nobody Needs to Know

2003 1h 36m EN

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 7

Drama

Synopsis

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Bound together by the voice of Lamont, a young black man pushed by the constant surveillance of his everyday life to discover the real power is off-screen. Lamont uncovers a living and breathing New York City with his new found power. At the same time, actress Iris refusal to die in an audition spurs her to get out of the pretentious grind of being in. She becomes the focus of Lamonts camera as he follows Iris into her psychological descent, while her roommate Mira, is desperate for fame no matter the price.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tricia Vessey
Iris Dawn
Liz Stauber
Mira
Norman Reedus
Kurt
Alvin Seme
Lamont
Jonas Print
Azazel Jacobs
Matt Boren
Jonah
Mikal P. Lazarev
Linda

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Azazel Jacobs
Writers: Azazel Jacobs, Curtis Winter
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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2 / 7

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Tricia Vessey and Liz Stauber and Norman Reedus carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0249846 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Azazel Jacobs directs. Victor Axelrod scores. Azazel Jacobs cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Original score by Victor Axelrod. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Azazel Jacobs shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Tricia Vessey and Liz Stauber and Norman Reedus carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0249846 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.