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1981 · 112 min · PG

My Dinner with Andre

Directed by Louis Malle · Drama, Comedy

My Dinner with Andre (1981) is a Drama film, directed by Louis Malle set in New York City during the 1980s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of friendship play out through single location / bottle and real time.

Cinematography
Jeri Sopanen
Cast
Andre GregoryWallace ShawnJean LenauerRoy ButlerCindy Lou Adkins

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Friendship
Structure
Single Location / BottleReal Time
Tone
Contemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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