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New Orleans Film Society

Life During Wartime

USA 98 min.

Saturday, October 16, 7:30 p.m.
Chalmette Movies

Sunday, October 17, 5: 00 p.m.
Chalmette Movies

Monday, October 18, 9:45 p.m.
The Prytania Theatre

Wednesday, October 20, 7:00 p.m.
The Theatres at Canal Place, Theatre 1

Director, Writer
Todd Solondz
Producer
Derrick Tseng, Christine K. Walker
Cinematographer
Edward Lachman
Editor
Kevin Messman

Synopsis

In writer/director Todd Solondz’s part sequel/part variation on his acclaimed film Happiness, three
sisters and the people they love struggle to find their places in an unpredictable and volatile world where the past haunts the present and imperils the future.

Ten years have passed since a series of shocking and catastrophic revelations shattered the world
of the Jordan family. Now, ghosts circle and loom, trouble and console as sisters Joy (Shirley Hender-
son), Trish (Allison Janney), and Helen (Ally Sheedy) are each embroiled in their own unique dilemmas.
As these characters and storylines dovetail, expand, and collide, they create an emotionally resonant
portrait of prisoners of love and life.

Alternately hilarious and tragic, outrageous and poignant, Life During Wartime is an audacious comedy with unexpected resonance.