The Little Death (2014 film)

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The Little Death
The Little Death cover.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Josh Lawson
Produced by
Written byJosh Lawson
Starring
Music by Michael Yezerski
CinematographySimon Chapman
Edited byChristian Gazal
Production
companies
  • See Pictures
  • Screen Australia
  • Night Kitchen Productions
  • Red Apple
  • Spectrum Films
  • Head Gear Films
  • Metrol Technology
  • Ticket to Ride
Distributed by Entertainment One
Release date
Running time
96 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1.34 million [1]

The Little Death (known as A Funny Kind of Love in the United Kingdom) is a 2014 Australian sex comedy film written and directed by Josh Lawson. It deals with the secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney, revealing both the fetishes and the repercussions that come with sharing them. A Spanish remake titled Kiki, Love to Love was released in 2016.

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Cast

Reception

The Little Death received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, earning an approval rating of 60% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Accolades

AwardCategorySubjectResult
AACTA Awards
(4th)
Best Actor Damon Herriman Nominated
Best Actress Kate Box Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Patrick Brammall Nominated
T.J. Power Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Erin JamesNominated
Kate Mulvany Nominated
ASE Award Best Editing in a Feature FilmChristian GazalNominated
South by Southwest Film FestivalAudience Award - Narrative Spotlight Josh Lawson Won
Thessaloniki Film Festival Audience Award - Open HorizonsWon

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References

  1. "The Little Death (2014) – Financial Information". The Numbers . Retrieved 14 April 2018.