Big Sur (2013)

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Country: USA
Genres: Drama, Romance
Release: 2013-11-01
Director: Michael Polish
Writers: Michael Polish , Jack Kerouac
Language: English
Stars: Jean-Marc Barr , Kate Bosworth , Josh Lucas (I) , Radha Mitchell , Anthony Edwards (I) , Balthazar Getty , Patrick Fischler , Stana Katic , Henry Thomas (I) , John Robinson
Runtime: 81 min
Awards: 1 win & 3 nominations
AKA: Big Sur (Canada) , Биг-Сюр (Russian Federation) , Биг Сур (Bulgaria) , Művésztelep (Hungary) , Big Sur (United States of America) , Big Sur (United Kingdom) , Big Sur (France, French Republic) , Big Sur
Plot: Sudden fame and a self-destructive lifestyle were taking a toll on Jack Kerouac's mind and body following the unparalleled success of the groundbreaking novel, On The Road. Once the handsome literary maverick and hero of the Beat Generation, Kerouac now sees only a vestige of his former self, ravaged by alcohol and drugs, aged beyond his years and tormented by self-doubt. Questioning his talent, his faith, and his mortality, Kerouac leaves New York for California, on a quest for redemption at an isolated, fog-banked cabin in the primitive landscape of the Big Sur woods. What ensues in those fateful 3 weeks of August, 1960, is both terrifying and revelatory. While Kerouac is able to find beauty and elation in his surroundings, the dichotomy of his psyche renders him unable to face his demons alone. He sets off on a visceral collision course of paranoia, sex, delirium tremens, misery and madness. His desperation culminates in an intense, hallucinatory breakdown, but the duality of his nature (again) comes into play and he emerges from his dark place - however fleeting - with a modicum of peace and optimism.
IMDB:tt1462411