ELECTRICK CHILDREN

by Rebecca Thomas

USA 2012, 96 min

Production: Live Wire Films

With: Julia Garner, Rory Culkin, Liam Aiken, Billy Zane, Cynthia Watros

Pregnant by music?

On her 15th birthday, Rachel, a Mormon girl, discovers a forbidden rock music tape. Having never heard anything like it, she has a miraculous experience and three months later, claims to have had an immaculate conception from listening to the music. Her parents arrange a marriage, but Rachel runs away to the closest city, LAS VEGAS, to search for the man who sings on the tape...

„A radiant central performance by Julia Garner“

„There’s a solid core to this magical realist coming of age tale“ - ScreenDaily

„A crackling calling card for all involved“

„Julia Garner, make pic as the irresistibly fizzy as a sachet of Pop Rocks; (...) Thomas directs with such blithe grace and elegant pacing“ - Variety

„Anchored by a star-making turn from Julia Garner, Rebecca Thomas’ debut feature is a warm, powerful, and immaculately directed portrait of modern families in flux, it’s hard to think Electrick Children won’t be making waves beyond the festival circuit.“ - movies.com

World Premiere: Berlinale Generation Opening Film 2012

North American Premiere: SXSW 2012

South American Premiere: BAFICI 2012

Awards:

FIPRESCI Special Jury Award - Off Plus Camera IFF Krakow 2012