The Russell Girl (2008)
“She had almost lost hope.”
Sarah Russell, a 23-year-old aspiring medical school student, visits her loving family to share some important news, but instead finds herself attempting to finally confront a difficult period from her past.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Jeff Bleckner, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Amber Tamblyn, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Jennifer Ehle, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Amber Tamblyn
as Sarah Russell
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
as Gayle Russell
Jennifer Ehle
as Lorainne Morrissey
Henry Czerny
as Howard Morrisey
Paul Wesley
as Evan Carroll
Tim DeKay
as Tim Russell
Daniel Clark
as Daniel Russell
Max Morrow
as Rick Morrissey
Ben Lewis
as Leading Cast
Richard Leacock
as Leading Cast
Richard Fitzpatrick
as Leading Cast
William Cuddy
as Leading CastCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 90 min |
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