In the Grip of the South, Where the Film Tales Are

"Besides sinking roots in New Orleans, Mr. Green also managed to edit 'Undertow' - his third feature, after 'All the Real Girls' last year- which was shot in the summer of 2003 and was released last week by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's United Artists unit on a handful of screens after its well-received New York Film Festival premiere. The picture continues Mr. Green's exploration of the South, but introduces some new elements to his languid, lyrical style. Filmed in and around Savannah, Ga., the film follows a teenager (played by the young British actor Jamie Bell, from 'Billy Elliott') and his fragile younger brother (Devon Alan) as they flee the evil uncle (Josh Lucas) who has slit the throat of their father (Dermot Mulroney) in a dispute over a cache of gold coins," Dave Kehr speaks with David Gordon Green in the New York Times.

Posted by brian on Oct 27, 2004 at 12:16PM | Categories: People