I Need a Man Like You to Make My Dreams Come True is a Canadian short film, directed by Kalli Paakspuu and Daria Stermac and released in 1986.[1] Mixing performance art segments by Sheila Costick and Helen Porter with musical comedy interludes performed by The Clichettes (Louise Garfield, Janice Hladki and Johanna Householder), the film presents a satirical look at gender roles.[2]
| I Need a Man Like You to Make My Dreams Come True | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kalli Paakspuu Daria Stermac |
| Produced by | Kalli Paakspuu Daria Stermac |
| Starring | Sheila Costick Helen Porter Louise Garfield Janice Hladki Johanna Householder |
| Cinematography | Jim Crowe |
| Edited by | Cathy Culkin |
| Music by | Marc Choletti |
| Distributed by | Women Make Movies |
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Running time | 24 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film won the Genie Award for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 8th Genie Awards.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Women's Festival of Film shows knack for comedy". Regina Leader-Post, June 12, 1987.
- ^ "Movies on the fringe". The Age, September 14, 1990.
- ^ "Decline of the American Empire wins top prizes at Genie Awards". Calgary Herald, March 19, 1987.
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