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    The Comedy

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    2012     Drama    
    USA
    1h 30min
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    On the cusp of inheriting his father's estate, Swanson (Tim Heidecker) is a man with unlimited options. An aging hipster in Brooklyn, he spends his days in aimless recreation with like-minded friends (James Murphy) in games of comic irreverence and mock sincerity. As Swanson grows restless of the safety a sheltered life offers him, he tests the limits of acceptable behavior, pushing the envelope in every way he can. Heidecker's deadpan delivery cleverly masks a deep desire for connection and sense in the modern world. The Comedy wears its name on its sleeve, but director Rick Alverson's powerful and provocative character study touches a darkness behind the humor that resonates with viewers long after the story ends.

    Directed byRick Alverson
    Written byRobert Donne, Rick Alverson
    CompanyTribeca FilmTribeca FilmTribeca Film

    Starring

    Tim Heidecker
    Eric Wareheim
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