The Art of Self-Defense
2019
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Synopsis
Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.
The Art of Self-Defense (2019) is a 1h 44min comedy feature film by Riley Stearns. Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in a... Selected for Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival (2009).
Facts
Original language
English
Trailer
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Festival History
- Edinburgh International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2019
- L'Étrange Festival 2019 - Compétition internationale
- Seattle International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2019 generic
- SXSW Film Festival 2019 generic
- Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival 2009
