Bibliograph

The good heart, written and directed by Dagur Kári ; produced by Skúli Fr. Malmquist, Thor S. Sigurjónsson ; a Zik Zak Filmworks production ; in association with Ex Nihlo [and others]

Type

Label

The good heart, written and directed by Dagur Kári ; produced by Skúli Fr. Malmquist, Thor S. Sigurjónsson ; a Zik Zak Filmworks production ; in association with Ex Nihlo [and others]

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: R; for language and a disturbing image

Main title

The good heart

Oclc number

639984624

Responsibility statement

written and directed by Dagur Kári ; produced by Skúli Fr. Malmquist, Thor S. Sigurjónsson ; a Zik Zak Filmworks production ; in association with Ex Nihlo [and others]

Runtime

Summary

Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a New York dive bar who is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death. When he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life, he concocts a plan to keep his legacy alive. Jacques takes Lucas under his wing, schooling him in the male-centric laws of his alcoholic clubhouse. Their friendship is tested when Lucas wishes to help a young woman thus defying one of Jacques' laws - no women

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Contributor