''Kissing on the Mouth'' is a 2005 American film directed by
Joe Swanberg
Joseph Swanberg (born August 31, 1981) is an American independent film director, producer, writer, and actor. Known for micro-budget films which make extensive use of improvisation, Swanberg is considered a major figure in the mumblecore film mo ...
.
The New York Times
/ref> The small cast served as the only crew, with the film featuring real interviews with recent college graduates and a documentary approach to the graphic sex and conversations. It is considered one of the original films of the mumblecore
Mumblecore is a subgenre of independent filmHoberman, J. (August 14, 2007).It's Mumblecore!. ''The Village Voice''. Retrieved on July 27, 2008.Lim, Dennis (August 19, 2007)Mumblecore – The New Talkies: Generation DIY ''The New York Times''. Ret ...
movement.
Plot
Ellen is sleeping with her ex-boyfriend while trying to ignore the fact that he's looking for more than just sex. Her roommate, Patrick, isn't helping matters with his secretive and jealous behavior.
Cast
* Kate Winterich – Ellen
* Joe Swanberg
Joseph Swanberg (born August 31, 1981) is an American independent film director, producer, writer, and actor. Known for micro-budget films which make extensive use of improvisation, Swanberg is considered a major figure in the mumblecore film mo ...
– Patrick
* Kevin Pittman – Chris Bucket
* Kris Swanberg
Kris Swanberg (born Kristin Williams, November 11, 1980) is an American businesswoman, filmmaker, actress and former high school teacher living in Chicago, Illinois. She has been credited at various times as Kris Williams, Kris Swanberg and Kris ...
– Laura
* Julie VanDeWeghe – Model
References
External links
Official site
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American independent films
2005 films
Films directed by Joe Swanberg
2000s erotic drama films
American erotic drama films
Mumblecore films
2005 directorial debut films
2005 drama films
2000s English-language films
2000s American films
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