Essentials
2022, English. Directed by Allison Torem.
A passing joke between pedestrians in early Quarantine turns into a good excuse to slow down in this bittersweet Chicago short at the intersection of generations.
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- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 July 2022
- Written by
- Allison Torem
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Essentials runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
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What movies are like Essentials?
If you liked Essentials, try Malcolm & Marie, Bo Burnham: Inside, Inside Llewyn Davis.
Who directed Essentials?
Essentials (2022) was directed by Allison Torem and stars Allison Torem, Austin Pendleton.