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Libertyville (film)

Libertyville is an American 2021 drama-comedy short film directed by Devin Scott and written by Suzana Norberg. The film stars Norberg, Boyana Balta, Keziah Wall and Conor Kowalski.

Plot

A grandmother and her grandchild clash ideologies during a picnic at a relative's resting place.

Cast

  • Suzana Norberg as Grandmother
  • Boyana Balta as Mother
  • Keziah Wall as Suzi
  • Conor Kowalski as Tommy
  • Milena Cuskick as Widow
  • Dragan Sutalo as Grandfather

Production

The film is based on Norberg's own childhood experiences, after immigrating from Serbia. It was shot in San Diego and it's a drama-comedy set in the 1970s.

Release

Libertyville premiered at Dances With Films and later screened at Sante Fe Film Festival and Borrego Springs Film Festival.

Reception

Critical response

Alan Ng at Film Threat scored it 8 out of 10 and said that "Scott and Norberg tell the story of a dysfunctional family for laughs while at the same time finding the perfect moments for levity and heart." Richard Propes at The Independent Critic called it "delightful," scoring it a B. Michael Sadler at Borrego Sun scored it 30/30 for "fine acting."

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