“Definition
of Insanity”
Coachella Valley
Premiere
This is a film about big
dreams and
everyday rituals, humiliating defeats and little triumphs, and the
inexplicable optimism – some might call it delusion – that keeps us
going.
"Robert Margolis --who writes, directs and stars-- takes a stingingly
critical look at the self-delusions of a struggling New York thespian,
playing the character himself and using his own name. The low
budget
indie mockumentary follows him through a heartrending series of failed
auditions, tantalizing hopes, and humiliating, botched
opportunities.
Margolis is desperate for the break that will catapult him into stardom
- and he may actually have the talent to deserve it. The film's
bitterly funny dialogue, plus Margolis' naivete, bullheaded
determination, and total lack of responsibility, all add up to a
package reminiscent of Robert De Niro's psychotic stand up from “The
King of Comedy." ... The Onion, New York, USA
“…Margolis wears his heart on his frayed sleeve in his unwavering
belief that he was born to act. Brilliant, audacious indie, a
collaboration between Margolis and Swiss director Frank Matter, has
snagged awards wherever it has played and deserves a theatrical
shot.” … Variety, Los Angeles
Awards:
- Best Director -- Chicago Independent Film Festival
- Best Actor -- Chicago Independent Film Festival
- Best Actor – Brooklyn International Film Festival
- Best Feature Film – Newport Beach International Film
Festival
- Special Jury Award – Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Film Festival 2005
- Special Jury Prize: Best Feature Film - Virginia Film
Festival
- Audience Award: Best Feature Film - Virginia Film
Festival
- Rosa Camuna di Bronzo Audience Award – Bergamo Film
Meeting 2005, Italy
- Audience Award for Best Feature Film - Swiss-American
Film Festival, NY,
- Best Feature Film - 35 mm - L.I. International Film
Expo, NY
- Fulbright Fellowship, Cultural Studies
21 Film Festivals throughout the world.
Cameos: Peter Bogdanovich, Jonas Mekas, David Maquiling
Genre: Drama / Fiction
Runtime: 85 minutes
Language: English
Official
Website w/trailer