72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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The Big Sick

Michael Showalter
USA      120 m.
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The Big Sick tells the real-life story of Kumail and Emily, a couple who meet after one of his comedy sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, despite their cultural differences. The situation complicates everyone’s lives given the expectations harboured by Kumail’s traditional Muslim parents. And to make matters worse, Emily is beset with a mysterious illness...

Director
Michael Showalter
Screenplay
Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
Production
Apatow Company (USA)
Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel
Photography
Brian Burgoyne
Edition
Robert Nassau
Music
Michael Andrews
Cast
Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano
Format
DCP FOLLOWING DCI
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FilmNation Entertainment
6430 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 1025
CA 90028
Los Angeles
USA
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Running Time
120 m.
Country
USA
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