Mutual Appreciation

dir. Andrew Bujalski // 2005 // 1 hr 50 min

🎸 Mutual Appreciation, part of Mumblecore Madness, brings Andrew Bujalski’s raw, unfiltered lens to relationships, letting plot fade while messy, fleeting moments shine. Follow a young musician’s aimless search for connection and purpose in the chaotic heartbeat of 2000s New York.

"Mumblecore Madness" is a screening series that celebrates the authenticity of human communication often overlooked in mainstream cinema.

While it includes traditional "mumblecore" films, it extends beyond genre, showcasing character-driven narratives, improvisation, and guerrilla-style filmmaking. These films explore the subtleties of personal relationships, capturing the nuances of everyday life through philosophical inquiry and non-verbal communication.

With selections from various countries and eras, "Mumblecore Madness" invites audiences to embrace the beauty of imperfection and celebrate the richness of human connection.

Host or Publisher Stray Cat Film Center