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Never Eat Alone is a 2016 Canadian drama film written and directed by Sofia Bohdanowicz. The film follows a lonely grandmother, Joan Benac, as she attempts to reconnect with her ex-boyfriend, Don Radovich, from her youth. The narrative unfolds through a blend of documentary and fiction, featuring real-life figures, including Joan Benac, who plays herself, and George Radovics, who portrays her former partner. This unique approach allows for a personal and intimate exploration of themes related to memory and connection.
The film premiered in the Future//Present section of the Vancouver International Film Festival on October 2, 2016, where Bohdanowicz won the Emerging Canadian Director award. It also screened at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema in 2017 as part of a retrospective of Bohdanowicz's work. The film's runtime is 68 minutes, and it is presented in English, emphasizing the cultural context of its Canadian production.
Why Watch
- •Meet Joan Benac, a real grandmother reconnecting with her past.
- •See a unique documentary-fiction hybrid approach.
- •Follow the story of love and memory across generations.
Did You Know
•The film premiered on October 2, 2016, at the Vancouver International Film Festival.
•Joan Benac plays herself in the film, making it a personal portrayal.
•Deragh Campbell received a Vancouver Film Critics Circle award nomination for Best Actress.
Perfect For
Fans of Canadian cinemaDocumentary enthusiastsStories about family connections