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The Sleepless

  • 2020
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Nyambi Nyambi and Rebecca De Ornelas in The Sleepless (2020)
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Romance

Chronic insomniacs Zach and Sophia wander the pre-dawn streets of New York City on an impromptu first date.Chronic insomniacs Zach and Sophia wander the pre-dawn streets of New York City on an impromptu first date.Chronic insomniacs Zach and Sophia wander the pre-dawn streets of New York City on an impromptu first date.

  • Director
    • Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas
  • Writer
    • Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas
  • Stars
    • Nyambi Nyambi
    • Rebecca De Ornelas
    • Ajay Naidu
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    99
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas
    • Writer
      • Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas
    • Stars
      • Nyambi Nyambi
      • Rebecca De Ornelas
      • Ajay Naidu
    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Nyambi Nyambi
    Nyambi Nyambi
    • Zach
    Rebecca De Ornelas
    Rebecca De Ornelas
    • Sophia
    Ajay Naidu
    Ajay Naidu
    • Vivek
    Masha Cima
    Masha Cima
    • Simma
    • (as Masha King)
    Leslie Silva
    Leslie Silva
    • Anna
    Lane Moore
    • Lisa
    Grace Parra
    Grace Parra
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    • Director
      • Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas
    • Writer
      • Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas
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    7kinzeuk

    Winning little indie romance

    I just watched this and thought I'd leave a little review to go under the only other one on here currently and pretty much echo what that reviewer said! I am a big fan of not just indie movies but even some more mainstream films that are very character/dialogue based and feel like you're privy to watching two real people meet and talk in mostly very realistic fashion (think 'Before Sunrise' or another recent indie favourite of mine, 'First Comes Like').

    The performances are excellent, the crisp black and white photography and relative quietness of the locations (obviously down to Covid restrictions) lend to the atmosphere and tone of the movie. I found the two leads to be thoroughly engaging and I appreciated how much some of their philosophies and views on life echoed mine. It almost makes me want to go out and wander the streets in the vain hope of meeting a like-minded soul except where I live in the UK, nothing is really open late :-)

    Well worth your time if this sounds like the sort of thing you dig.
    9cyclops_screener

    Loved this movie!

    I'm drawn to limited location,limited character stories, movies that look more like stage plays than movies. This small, quirky movie hit all the right notes and more than a few great surprises. The writing, acting and direction are so good, you are unaware of them. The film gets 9/10 stars because it is dialogue heavy. The actors handled this very well, the script is very strong, wide open, going in many directions, but without a feeling of aimlessness. The conversation moves like a real conversation. At heart, I came to care about these characters right away, I was interested in them, their stories, and if and how they would connect. There is not clever plot, no twist at the end -- just what I enjoy most in movies: spontaneity, a pulse, a story told by people who are really committed to the story. I really loved this film.
    10chrisbellyay

    Superb

    Wonderful film in the vein of the "Before" series -- two people meeting, having an extended discussion. Feels real time, and you can see issues and problems being worked out. The two butt heads, learn from another. The film avoids theatricality and just feels *real*. Shot in beautiful black and white, the aesthetics give the material an even greater gravity. Lead performances are engrossing and likeable and, most importantly, human. Charming. A must see!
    10tucsonkat

    Lovely

    Wow what a delight. Well written, beautifully shot, thoughtful acting and watch until the end. My wife's film class had this as homework. So glad they did.

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn, New York, USA(on location)
    • Production company
      • TSF Productions.
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      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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