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The Visitor
2007
A poignant and often funny film about rediscovering joy in the most unexpected places, The Visitor boasts an international cast including Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Dabai Gurira and Haim Abbass. Sixty-two-year old Walter Vale (Jenkins) is sleepwalking through his life. Having lost his passion for teaching and writing, he .. Read more
| Starring | Hiam Abbass, Amir Arison, Richard Jenkins, Maggie Moore |
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| Director | Thomas McCarthy |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
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The Visitor
A poignant and often funny film about rediscovering joy in the most unexpected places, The Visitor boasts an international cast including Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Dabai Gurira and Haim Abbass.
Sixty-two-year old Walter Vale (Jenkins) is sleepwalking through his life. Having lost his passion for teaching and writing, he fills the void by unsuccessfully trying to learn to play classical piano. When his college sends him to manhattan to attend a conference, Walter is surprised to find a young couple has taken up residence in his apartment. Victims of a real estate scam, Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and Zainab (Danai Gurira) have nowhere else to go. In the first of a series of tests of the heart, Walter reluctantly allows the couple to stay with him, a decision which completely changes his life... Forever.
| Starring | Hiam Abbass, Amir Arison, Richard Jenkins, Maggie Moore, Laith Nakli, Haaz Sleiman |
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| Director | Thomas McCarthy |
| Studio | HIGH FLIERS |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 43 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2007 To Rent: DVD: 09 Feb 2009 |
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Liberal propaganda?
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After all films that demonise immigrants, this is a nice little effort... and still a great film
I thought Tarek was such a sweet character and his partner Zainab, portrays the mistrustful woman in a refugee situation.
Although, a bit patronising... read more » - 1087716
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Relations, big and small.
A story of humanity and compassion from individuals, contrasted by the heartless mechanics of a 'first world' country.
Heart warming, and sad... read more » - 1080539
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When you are powerless, get the drums out!
A gentle paced film, believeable characters, about the quiet awakening of a man who is personally affected when confronted with the realities of what it means ... read more »
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The Visitor: Thomas McCarthy Interview
- 10 Jul 2008
We caught up with all-round nice guy Thomas McCarthy, writer and director of The Visitor, who first made a name for himself with 2003’s indie hit The Station Agent, whilst also acting in films such as Meet The Parents and Michael Clayton. Thomas gives us the low-down on travelling the world, the cultural importance of the film and his phantom website tomforoscar.com.... LOVEFiLM: It’s a beautifully crafted, measured and moving film, that mixes two rather different ideas. You’v Read more
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The Visitor
A poignant and often funny film about rediscovering joy in the most unexpected places, The Visitor boasts an international cast including Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Dabai Gurira and Haim Abbass.
Sixty-two-year old Walter Vale (Jenkins) is sleepwalking through his life. Having lost ...
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