Sasquatch Sunset
Sasquatch Sunset is a 2024 American absurdist fantasy drama film directed by David Zellner and Nathan Zellner and written by David Zellner.
Sasquatch Sunset is a 2024 American absurdist fantasy drama film directed by David Zellner and Nathan Zellner. It follows a family of sasquatches over the course of a year in the wilderness. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2024 and was released in U.S. theaters in April 2024 by Bleecker Street.
Plot
The film depicts a sasquatch family living in North American woodland over one year. Reviewers describe it as a near-plotless, nature-documentary-like story focused on survival, seasonal change, and encounters with humans.
Production
Sasquatch Sunset was directed by brothers David and Nathan Zellner, with David Zellner as writer. The cast appears in heavy prosthetics, and the film was shot in forest settings including California redwoods.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024. It was released in U.S. theaters in April 2024 by Bleecker Street, beginning with a limited release on April 12 and expanding wider on April 19.
Reception
Reviews were generally favorable, with critics praising its craftsmanship, unusual tone, and emotional effect. Commentators noted that it combines gross-out comedy, absurdism, and a melancholy nature-film style.
Key facts
- Sasquatch Sunset is a 2024 American absurdist fantasy drama directed by David and Nathan Zellner.
- The film follows a family of four sasquatches over the course of a year in the wilderness.
- It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024 and was released in U.S. theaters in April 2024.
- The cast includes Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg, who appear in heavy prosthetics.
- Critics noted its unusual, nearly dialogue-free style that blends comedy and melancholy.
The film received international coverage and was reviewed by Canadian and UK-based outlets, but it has no clearly identified specifically Canadian setting, production base, or thematic connection in the available sources.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasquatch_SunsetSupports: Basic film identification, directors, writer, cast, premiere date, and release information.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sasquatch_sunsetSupports: Synopsis, runtime, rating, genre, distributor, and release date details.
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/movies/sasquatch-sunset-review.htmlSupports: Setting, visual style, and production context.
- RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sasquatch-sunset-film-review-2024Supports: Nature-documentary-like framing and thematic description.
- The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/jun/16/sasquatch-sunset-review-jesse-eisenberg-riley-keough-zellner-brothersSupports: Plot framing, tone, and reception.
- The Washington Post — https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2024/04/18/sasquatch-sunset-movie-review/Supports: Runtime, content descriptors, and critical characterization.