What is My Dinner with Andre?
My Dinner with Andre is a 1981 drama and comedy that follows Wally, a struggling playwright and actor, and his old friend Andre. The film centers on a dinner meeting where the two men engage in a lengthy conversation, contrasting Andre's spiritual experiences with Wally's modest humanism.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 11, 1981
- Studios
- The Andre Company, Saga Productions Inc.
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
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Overview
My Dinner with Andre is a 1981 drama and comedy that follows Wally, a struggling playwright and actor, and his old friend Andre. The film centers on a dinner meeting where the two men engage in a lengthy conversation, contrasting Andre's spiritual experiences with Wally's modest humanism.
The film is characterized by its focus on dialogue, covering topics such as the nature of life and the nature of theater. Its pacing is driven by the anecdotes and differing worldviews shared between the two protagonists over the course of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“Two old friends discuss their differing worldviews over a single dinner.”
- Explores contrasting perspectives between spiritual experiences and modest humanism
- Features deep discussions on the nature of life and experimental theater
- Focuses on the evolving dynamic between two old friends
- The film consists almost entirely of a conversation between two people
Watch it if you enjoy intellectual dialogue regarding theater and the human experience.
This PG-rated drama and comedy features a slow, conversation-heavy pace focused on philosophical discourse.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
It depicts two old friends meeting for dinner to discuss their differing worldviews and life experiences.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What topics are discussed in the dialogue?
The conversation covers experimental theater, the nature of theater, and the nature of life.
What is the rating of the film?
The movie is rated PG.
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