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Broken English
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PG13,1hr 36min
Released:
June 22, 2007
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Magnolia Pictures
Synopsis: A single thirtysomething whose friends all seem to be romantically involved, happily married, or with child meets an eccentric Frenchman who shows her just what an amazing place the world can truly be in director Zoe Cassavetes' entry into the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. As if it wasn't depressing enough to be 35 and still single, Nora (Parker Posey) is constantly reminded by her loving but tactless mother (Gena Rowlands) just how unlucky she has been in love. Though Nora longs to enter into a blissful ... Full Synopsis
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As a director, Cassavetes is a keen observer of character and social interaction but not yet much of a visual stylist (which might also describe the improvisational dramas made by her actor/director father, John). Full Review
Metascore
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61
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Nora, Nora Wilder
Julian, Julien
Audrey Andrews
Vivien Wilder-Mann
Photos
Gena Rowlands, left, and Parker Posey in "Broken English"
Parker Posey, Zoe Cassavetes, writer, director and Justin Theroux at the Broken English premiere in...
Parker Posey at the Broken English premiere in New York City on June 18, 2007
Parker Posey at the Broken English premiere in New York City on June 18, 2007
Zoe Cassavetes, writer, director at the Broken English premiere in New York City on June 18, 2007
Zoe Cassavetes, writer, director at the Broken English premiere in New York City on June 18, 2007
Zoe Cassavetes, writer, director at the Broken English premiere in New York City on June 18, 2007
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