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Palindromes is a 2004 American comedy drama film written and directed by Todd Solondz. Referencing Solondz's previous Welcome to the Dollhouse, it was nominated for the Golden Lion award at the 61st Venice International Film Festival.
Jan 21, 2005 · A 13-year-old girl runs away from her parents who want to abort her and encounters various strange people and situations on her road trip. The film features multiple actresses for the protagonist, dark humor, and social commentary.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Todd Solondz
- 2005-01-21
A controversial indie film by Todd Solondz about a 13-year-old girl named Aviva, played by eight different actors. The film features palindromic names and references Solondz's previous Welcome to the Dollhouse.
- 100 min
Apr 28, 2005 · A daring and challenging film by Todd Solondz that explores the moral ambiguities of abortion, rape, and murder through different versions of a girl named Aviva. The film has no heroes or villains, only paradoxes and perplexity, and invites us to question our own beliefs and assumptions.
Jun 19, 2007 · Solondz, instead, made Palindromes, a movie about a troubled young girl named Aviva whose only goal in life is to have children--a goal that leads her through abortion, religious extremism, pedophilia, and more.
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- Drama
- Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Extra tracks
- English
A fable of innocence: thirteen-year-old Aviva Victor wants to be a 'mom'. She does all she can to make this happen, and comes very close to succeeding, but in the end her plan is thwarted by her sensible parents.
Palindromes is a film about Aviva, a thirteen-year-old girl who faces various challenges in her family and social life. The film explores themes of identity, sexuality, violence and humor through a series of vignettes and palindromes.
