Exotica (1994)
- Starring:
- Bruce Greenwood, Mia Kirshner, (more)
- Director(s):
- Atom Egoyan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Exotica
The action in Canadian provocateur Atom Egoyan's cryptic Exotica revolves largely around the strip club, which lends the film its name, a faux-tropical hothouse where young female dancers cater to their customers' sexual and psychological needs. Among the regulars is Francis (Bruce Greenwood), a troubled taxman haunted by Christina, a young stripper played by Mia Kirshner. As the film hypnotically unfolds, their relationship is slowly explored, the narrative dovetailing with the stories of a gay pet shop owner (Don McKellar), the Exotica's pregnant owner (Arsinee Khanjian), and its embittered DJ (Elias Koteas). Like all of Egoyan's films, Exotica is a riddle, its answers only fostering more questions. The director's recurring themes of family breakdowns, voyeurism and obsession are all in the mix here as well, but essayed with a new clarity of vision and intensity. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 103 mins
Complete Cast of Exotica
- Bruce Greenwood - Francis
- Don McKellar - Thomas
- Elias Koteas - Eric
- Victor Garber - Harold
- Jack Blum - Scalper
- Ken McDougall - Doorman
- Peter Krantz - Man in Taxi
- Mia Kirshner - Christina
- Arsinée Khanjian - Zoe
- Sarah Polley - Tracey
- Calvin Green - Customs Officer
- David Hemblen - Inspector
- Damon D'Oliveira - Man at Opera
- Director(s):
- Atom Egoyan
- Writer(s):
- Atom Egoyan
- Producer(s):
- Atom Egoyan, Camelia Frieberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Language, Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Not For Children, Nudity)
- Categories:
- Independent Films
- 1994 - Cannes Film Festival - FIPRESCI Award for Best Film in Competition
- 1994 - Genie Awards - Best Art Direction/Production Design
- 1994 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actor
- 1994 - Genie Awards - Best Art Direction/Production Design
- 1994 - Genie Awards - Best Picture
- 1994 - Genie Awards - Best Original Screenplay
- 1994 - Genie Awards - Best Score
- 1994 - Genie Awards - Best Cinematography
- 1994 - Genie Awards - Best Costume Design
- 1994 - Genie Awards - Best Director
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