Forgetting Betty 
| Starring: | Robert Postrozny, Helen Rose |
|---|---|
| Country: | U S A |
| Created: | 2006 |
| Runtime: | 10 min. |
| Member: | postfilms |
Film Description:
Synopsis
First-time directors James Anderson and Robert Postrozny capture the essence of what it is to grow old in this acclaimed, lyrical drama about one woman near the end of her life. Set in a small town outside of Chicago, Betty (Helen Rose), a 96-year-old Polish widow leads a lonely life. Her day consists of routine chores, revisiting past memories, and waiting for the visitor who never comes. But today is different. Her only grandson (Postrozny) arrives to celebrate a birthday she would otherwise forget – and she is forced to confront her future and own mortality in this at once joyous and moving film.
Forms: Short
Genres: Family, Drama, Rejected, Road Trip
Niches: Senior/Aging, Student
Cast & Crew
James Anderson (Co-Director (1st Project), Producer (1st Project)), Logan Allin (Executive Producer), Robert Postrozny (Co-Director (1st Project), Producer (1st Project))
WritingJames Anderson (Co-Writer (1st Project)), Robert Postrozny (Co-Writer (1st Project))
PerformanceHelen Rose (Lead Actor), Robert Postrozny (Lead Actor)
CameraJames Anderson (Cinematographer/DP, 2nd Unit Dir of Photography, Camera Operator, Sound Mixer, Video Operator), Richard Postrozny (Camera Operator, Boom Operator), Robert Postrozny (Cinematographer/DP (1st Project), Camera Operator, Video Operator)
Post ProductionJames Anderson (Picture Editor, Sound Editor), Robert Postrozny (Picture Editor, Sound Editor)
MusicCharles Theodore Zerner (Original Music/Composer)
AcademicRobert LuPone (School Administrator)
Forgetting Betty Teaser
First-time directors James Anderson and Robert Postrozny capture the essence of what it is to grow old in this acclaimed, lyrical drama about one woman near the end of her life. Set in a small town outside of Chicago, Betty (Helen Rose), a 96-year-old Polish widow leads a lonely life. Her day consists of routine chores, revisiting past memories, and waiting for the visitor who never comes. But today is different. Her only grandson (Postrozny) arrives to celebrate a birthday she would otherwise forget ? and she is forced to confront her future and own mortality in this at once joyous and moving film.
1 Comments about Forgetting Betty
Apr 28, 2007 12:42AM
Forgetting Betty is a terrific film, spare and lyrical. The performances of the two actors are quite affecting. I'm glad to have seen it and to know Rob Postrozny, the actor/director's, work.
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