Crying with Laughter

Crying with Laughter

Director Justin Molotnikov

1 hr. 33 min. · United Kingdom, 2009 · Thriller · English · Subtitles: Lithuanian · N/A

About the film

Joy Frisk is a comedian whose life has become completely ridiculous. In the most important week, when talent seekers from America come to watch his performance, his life turns upside down. Joy is already having a hard time coping with life - he is used to cocaine and hardly takes on the responsibility of taking care of his daughter Eimi. When the landlord threatens to evict him from the apartment for unpaid rent, Joy blows him up in front of many people and even threatens to kill him. Laugh, of course. But the next morning, Joya is greeted by police and charged with grievous bodily harm. The landlord lies in the hospital, Joy himself doesn't remember anything, and dozens of people have heard of his "threats." care.

Details

Running time
1 hr. 33 min.
Country, year
United Kingdom, 2009
Genre
Thriller
Language
English
Subtitles
Lithuanian
Age rating
N/A

Credits

Director
Justin Molotnikov
Screenplay
Justin Molotnikov
Cinematography
Martin Radich
Music
Lorne Balfe
Cast
Stephen McCole, Malcolm Shields, Laura Keenan
More information
www.imdb.com

Festivals and awards

  • BAFTA Scotland Awards– New Talent Award for Best Student Work
  • World Soundtrack Awards
Justin Molotnikov

Director

Justin Molotnikov

Justin Molotnikov is an award-winning filmmaker based in Scotland. He started out making short films 12 years ago that have played at the film festivals worldwide, "Panfried" and "Poached". He and his work has picked an impressive collection of awards and/or nominations that include - BAFTA, from children series, to prime time dramas and comedies. "Crying with Laughter", his debut feature film as a writer and director.