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“Tonally and texturally, (director) Rapaport conveys myriad layers of truth, trust, love and lust…A strong but subtle directorial hand.”

— Dennis Harvey, Variety

“Must see film of Outfest.”

— Greg Hernandez, Frontiers Magazine

“A very sexy film about the perils and pleasures of reuniting with one’s ex.”

— Gary Kramer, Frontiers Magazine

“Compelling.”

— LA Weekly

“Heat is generated in more ways than one in this highly tuned romantic drama. The acting is superb, and the film is beautifully photographed. Director and writer Eldar Rapaport has crafted an intelligent, well-written, realistic circle of characters.”

— Edge Magazine

August

ABOUT THE FILM:

AUGUST tells the story of two former lovers, Troy and Jonathan, who reunite after a long ago painful breakup. After spending several years in Spain, Troy returns to Los Angeles and decides to phone Jonathan and meet for coffee. A seemingly innocent rendezvous turns into an attempt to revive passions past. Only this time it’s not that simple as Jonathan has a new beau, Raul, and is trying to make the right decision a second time around.

2011 | USA | 100 min.

Director Eldar Rapaport
Writers Brian Sloan, Eldar Rapaport
Producers Alexander Brodzki, Samantha Manalang
Co-Producer Brian Sloan
Editor David Au
Cinematographer James Adolphus
Cast Murray Bartlett, Daniel Dugan, Adrian Gonzalez, Hillary Banks, Bernhard Forcher, Brad Standley, Mike Vaughn

FESTIVALS
2011 Seattle International Film Festival (WORLD PREMIERE), Frameline35, Outfest 2011, Newfest 2011

FESTIVAL TERRITORIES
THE WORLD

EXHIBITION FORMATS
HDCAM, DIGIBETA, DVD

PRESS KIT
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