'Duchess of Suchness'

Missoula-made short film 'Duchess of Suchness' to screen Sunday

December 04, 2014 4:45 pm

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"The Duchess of Suchness," a short dramatic film shot in Missoula, will have a screening at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Crystal Theatre, 515 S. Higgins Ave. Admission is free, although voluntary donations will be accepted.

The 25-minute movie was directed by local theater veteran Andrew Rizzo and shot by Eric Ristau. It stars a cast of local actors, including Hip Strip fixture Pepper Wilson.

The film, which uses dialogue sparingly, is a touching and funny meditation on dementia, forgiveness and independence.

It follows a woman named Rita (Wilson), who lives by herself and goes about an isolated daily routine. Her few social interactions are with Clyde (Jeff Medley), a mustachioed Meals on Wheels deliveryman who’s concerned that it may be time for Rita to move into assisted living.

While she’s fiercely holding onto her independence, the signs of dementia are flashing about – she leaves her keys in the door and spends her nights calling for a “Brian” from her past who never calls back.

The movie premiered earlier this year at the Roxy Theatre. To view a trailer, visit vimeo.com/89789894.

Missoulian Staff

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