The Double
Summary
Simon is a timid man, scratching out an isolated existence in an indifferent world. He is overlooked at work, scorned by his mother, and ignored by the woman of his dreams. He feels powerless to change any of these things. The arrival of a new co-worker, James, serves to upset the balance. James is... Full description
Summary: |
Simon is a timid man, scratching out an isolated existence in an indifferent world. He is overlooked at work, scorned by his mother, and ignored by the woman of his dreams. He feels powerless to change any of these things. The arrival of a new co-worker, James, serves to upset the balance. James is both Simon's exact physical double and his opposite: confident, charismatic and good with women. To Simon's horror, James slowly starts taking over his life. |
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Item Description: |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Based on The Double by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Special features: Cast and Characters; Creating The Double: The story and design; Behind the scenes comparisons; Interview with director Richard Ayoade; AXS TV: A look at The Double; Trailer. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (approximately 93 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, NTSC region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; 5.1 Dolby Digital. |
Audience: |
MPAA Rating: R, for language. |
Production Credits: |
Original score, Andrew Hewitt ; costume designer, Jacqueline Durran ; editor, Nick Fenton, Chris Dickes ; production designer, David Crank ; director of photography, Erick Alexander Wilson ; story by Avi Korine. |
ISBN: |
9780109578808 0109578805 |