Discreet (film)

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Discreet
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Directed by Travis Mathews
Written byTravis Mathews
StarringJonny Mars
Release date
  • February 11, 2017 (2017-02-11)(Berlin)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Discreet is a 2017 American drama film directed by Travis Mathews and starring Jonny Mars. [1] It was screened in the Panorama section at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival. [2]

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References

  1. "'Discreet' Exclusive Poster: An Eccentric Drifter Returns Home To Exact Revenge Against His Childhood Abuser". Indiewire. February 3, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  2. "Panorama 2017 Programme Complete". Berlinale. January 25, 2017. Archived from the original on January 30, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2017.