My Mother Dreams the Satan's Disciples in New York
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| Original title | My Mother Dreams the Satan's Disciples in New York |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1998 |
| length | 30 minutes |
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| Director | Barbara shock |
| script | Rex Pickett |
| production | Tammy Tiehel |
| music | Michael McCuistion |
| camera | Chris Manley |
| cut | Andrew Seklir |
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My Mother Dreams the Satan's Disciples in New York is an American short film directed by Barbara Schock in 1998 that won an Oscar at the 72nd Academy Awards in 2000 in the category “Best Short Film” (Live Action) .
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Marian Peterson, a housewife from South Dakota in the American Midwest , whose husband recently passed away, leaves her farm for the first time to visit her daughter Paula in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan . The noise and the hustle and bustle of the big city have an intimidating effect on her, to which the nasty nature of the taxi driver Mischa, whom she comes across, also contributes. The beggars who populate the streets are also an unusual sight for the woman, as are many other things she sees on the streets. But the fact that the clubhouse of the “Hell's Angels” (“Disciples of Satan”) is directly opposite her daughter's apartment, a group of motorcyclists who meet there regularly, doesn't exactly help to calm Marian Peterson.
Since Paula has only just started a new job and has to work again the day after her mother's arrival, the woman does not dare to leave the apartment, especially since she had nightmares about the bikers during the night. On the second day it works a bit better and she looks at some sights in Manhattan. But when she cannot find the key to her daughter's apartment when she returns, she calls them in panic. However, unexpectedly, the bikers come to her aid.
The following day, Marian Peterson takes heart and goes to the clubhouse of the "Hell's Angels". She does this partly out of curiosity, partly because she is concerned about her daughter's safety. She hesitantly asks if she can come in, which is answered in the affirmative. This leads to an obsession that is paired with dreams and that repeatedly drives the woman to the other side of the street.
Publication, background
The film, which is a student project, was presented at the AFI Film Festival in October 1998 . It is Barbara Schock's first film.
Awards (selection)
| year | Award | category | winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DGA Student Film Award | "Best Short Film" | Barbara Schock (AFI) | Won |
| 1998 | Filmmaker Audience Award | AFI Festival: "Best Student Short Film" | Barbara shock | Won |
| 1999 | George Méliès Cinematography Award | Taos Talking Picture Festival: "Best Camera" | Chris Manley | Nominated |
| 1999 | Student award | Palm Springs International ShortFest : "Best Live Action Over 15 Minutes" | Barbara shock | Won |
| 2000 | Oscar | "Best Short Film" | Barbara Schock , Tammy Tiehel | Won |
Web links
- My Mother Dreams the Satan's Disciples in New York in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- My Mother Dreams the Satan's Disciples in New York at Turner Classic Movies (English)
- My Mother Dreams the Satan's Disciples in New York sS letterboxd.com (English)
- My Mother Dreams the Satan's Disciples in New York detailed description of the plot sS imsdb.com (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ The 72nd Academy Awards | 2000 sS oscars.org (English)
- ↑ Live Action Short Winner: 2000 Oscars Cate Blanchett and Jude Law present the Oscar to Barbara Schock and Tammy Tiehel