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Movie poster: True Stories (1986)
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True Stories

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1986 · 89 min Comedy Music
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.

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Year 1986
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Music
Director David Byrne
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (136 votes)

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David Byrne constructs the film as an anthropological study of small-town America, relying on static wide shots and direct addresses to the camera. He explores the poetry of mundane absurdity, turning everyday rituals into peculiar musical performances.

What lingers after the viewing is a gentle, oddly poignant celebration of individuality in a conformist world. It’s a quirky, heartfelt postcard from a place that feels both alien and familiar. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: David Byrne

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