Superpowerless

2016 1h 20m EN

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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A superhero loses his powers shortly after turning forty and must adjust to his new life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Josiah Polhemus
Bob
Amy Prosser
Mimi
Natalie Lander
Danniell
Guinevere Turner
Marie
Pepe Serna
Dr. George Holst
H.P. Mendoza
Sam 'Liberty Boy' Ferrer
Warren Serkin
Matt Howard
Michele Weaver
Brianne

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Duane Andersen
Writers: Dominic Mah, Duane Andersen
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 10 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 Duane Andersen, shot by Bill Otto. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Duane Andersen 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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Josiah Polhemus and Amy Prosser and Natalie Lander carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1984261 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Duane Andersen directs. Bill Otto behind the camera. Duane Andersen cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada.

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Things worth knowing

180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Duane Andersen, shot by Bill Otto. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Duane Andersen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Josiah Polhemus and Amy Prosser and Natalie Lander carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1984261 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.