Welcome to the Dollhouse
First screened in January 1998

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Director: Todd Solondz. Cast: Heather Matarazzo, Brendan Sexton Jr., Matthew Faber, Eric Mabius, Angela Pietropinto, Bill Buell, Daria Kalinina. Screenplay: Todd Solondz.

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Twitter Capsule: An obsidian popsicle. Some targets too easy (ballerina sister), but tone and viewpoint astound. Matarazzo!

VOR: ⑤  You could do worse naming a seminal American indie from the mid-90s, pushing movement's darkest, nerviest energies while signaling general timidity as to form. A durable touchstone.

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Photo © 1996 Suburban Classics, © 1997 Sony Pictures Classics

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B+

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Awards:
	Berlin Film Festival: C.I.C.A.E. Award (Forum of New Cinema)
	Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic)
	Independent Spirit Awards: Best Debut Performance (Matarazzo)
	National Board of Review: Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking

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