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The Music of Regret (2006)

Movie ★ 6.0 44 min

Simmons, best-known for her photographs of miniature rooms populated by dolls and of oversized objects—such as a house, birthday cake, and pistol—balanced on female legs, both human and fake, brings these characters to life in a three-act mini-musical. The film is inspired by three distinct periods of Simmons’s photographic work: vintage hand puppets, ventriloquist dummies and walking objects enact tales of ambition, disappointment, love, loss, and regret. Working with composer Michael Rohaytn ("Personal Velocity") and cameraman Ed Lachman ("The Virgin Suicides" and "Far From Heaven"), Simmons’s puppets come to life in miniature domestic scenes that echo real life.

Laurie Simmons Director Laurie Simmons Writer Matthew Weinstein Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 24, 2006
Runtime
44 min
IMDb
tt0879836
Language
Studio
Double Wide Media, Performa, Salon 94

Themes

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Music of Regret about?
Simmons, best-known for her photographs of miniature rooms populated by dolls and of oversized objects—such as a house, birthday cake, and pistol—balanced on female legs, both human and fake, brings these characters to life in a three-act mini-musical. The film is inspired by three distinct periods of Simmons’s photographic work: vintage hand puppets, ventriloquist dummies and walking objects enact tales of ambition, disappointment, love, loss, and regret. Working with composer Michael Rohaytn ("Personal Velocity") and cameraman Ed Lachman ("The Virgin Suicides" and "Far From Heaven"), Simmons’s puppets come to life in miniature domestic scenes that echo real life.
Who directed The Music of Regret?
The Music of Regret was directed by Laurie Simmons.
Who stars in The Music of Regret?
The Music of Regret stars Meryl Streep, Adam Guettel, Tony Nation, John Tully.
When was The Music of Regret released?
The Music of Regret is a 2006 comedy, drama, music film.
Where can I watch The Music of Regret?
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