Excited (film)

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Excited
Excited poster.jpg
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Directed by Bruce Sweeney
Written byBruce Sweeney
Produced by
  • Catherine Middleton
  • Bruce Sweeney
Starring
CinematographyDavid Pelletier
Edited byRafi Spivak
Music byJames Jandrisch
Distributed byUnion Pictures
Release dates
  • September 17, 2009 (2009-09-17)(TIFF)
  • May 29, 2010 (2010-05-29)(Canada)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Excited is a 2009 Canadian romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Vancouver-based director Bruce Sweeney and produced by Catherine Middleton and Bruce Sweeney. [1] It has screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Vancouver International Film Festival, the Palm Springs International Film Festival and the Seattle International Film Festival. It was given a theatrical release with Union Pictures.

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The film collected four Leo Awards including Best Feature length Drama and Best Direction of a feature-length drama. [2]

Plot

Although a successful business-owner of a golf-course, Kevin hasn't been on a date in eight years much to the dismay of his mother (Gabrielle Rose), who is desperate for grandchildren. Unbeknownst to her, Kevin suffers from PE - premature ejaculation, which is the reason for his divorce and lack of love. When he is set up with Hayaam, the over-educated shoe sales clerk, it seems like a match made in heaven, until Kevin's sexual problem stands in the way. With medical help, and patience from Hayaam, it looks like things could work out until Kevin discovers Hayaam can't bear children. Finally, Kevin must decide if his own needs are more important than his family's if he's going to truly find love.

Cast

Awards

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References

  1. Dallian, Wendy (June 16, 2010). "Excited". Vancouverobserver.com. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
  2. Takeuchi, Craig (June 5, 2010). "Leo Awards 2010 final winners: Alice, Sanctuary, Excited on top". Straight.com. Archived from the original on July 10, 2010. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "2010 Winners by Name". Leoawards.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2010. Retrieved June 29, 2010.