Rabbit Hole
by John Cameron Mitchell
Official Selection · Toronto 2010
Rétrospectives and Cartes Blanches 2022
Official synopsis
Eight months after their son’s death, Becca and Howie are gradually catching their breath. Howie experiences new things while Becca prefers taking her distance from her overly intrusive family. Against all odds, she gets closer to the young man responsible for the death of their child.
The programmer’s eye
Moving away from the themes and aesthetics espoused in his first two feature films, John Cameron Mitchell tackles more universal subjects in “Rabbit Hole”. Imbued with a certain simplicity, the film highlights the torment experienced by the two parts of the couple, and especially by the female character, who must waltz between the daily life of a housewife and that of a bereaved mother. This atmosphere is magnified by the accurate and moving performance of Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart. Despite the dramatic essence of the film, the director masters a nuanced tone, and takes a liberating look at forgiveness and mourning.
Claire Lim
Biography and Filmography
A multifaceted artist, John Cameron Mitchell wrote and directed the cult musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” in 2001, in which he played the lead role. His second film, “SHORTBUS”, was released in 2006. In 2010, he directed the drama “Rabbit Hole” for which Nicole Kidman was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress. His latest film, “How to Talk to Girls at Parties” (2017) with Elle Fanning in the lead role, was selected Out of Competition at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. John Cameron Mitchell then produced a series of successful musical podcasts, notably featuring Glenn Close and Laurie Anderson. He currently plays in several series (“Shrill”, “The Good Fight”) and plays the main role of “Joe Exotic in Joe Vs Carol” (2022).
2017 : HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT PARTIES - John Cameron Mitchell - Director and Screenwriter
2010 : RABBIT HOLE - John Cameron Mitchell - Director
2006 : SHORTBUS - John Cameron Mitchell - Director and Screenwriter
2001 : HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH - John Cameron Mitchell - Director and Screenwriter
David Lindsay-Abaire
Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Miles Teller…
Olympus Pictures, Blossom Films, MWM
Haut et Court
MWM
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by John Cameron Mitchell
A multifaceted artist, John Cameron Mitchell wrote and directed the cult musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” in 2001, in which he played the lead role. His second film, “SHORTBUS”, was released in 2006. In 2010, he directed the drama “Rabbit Hole” for which Nicole Kidman was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress. His latest film, “How to Talk to Girls at Parties” (2017) with Elle Fanning in the lead role, was selected Out of Competition at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. John Cameron Mitchell then produced a series of successful musical podcasts, notably featuring Glenn Close and Laurie Anderson. He currently plays in several series (“Shrill”, “The Good Fight”) and plays the main role of “Joe Exotic in Joe Vs Carol” (2022).
2017 : HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT PARTIES - John Cameron Mitchell - Director and Screenwriter
2010 : RABBIT HOLE - John Cameron Mitchell - Director
2006 : SHORTBUS - John Cameron Mitchell - Director and Screenwriter
2001 : HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH - John Cameron Mitchell - Director and Screenwriter