This Modern Man Is Beat

2015
16m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

220

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Drama Short Thriller

In a world of cultural confusion and erroneous judgment, Habib bin Habib al Fulan pawns his guitar and reconciles with his wife.In a world of cultural confusion and erroneous judgment, Habib bin Habib al Fulan pawns his guitar and reconciles with his wife.In a world of cultural confusion and erroneous judgment, Habib bin Habib al Fulan pawns his guitar and reconciles with his wife.

Director
- Alex Merkin
Writers
- David J Schroeder
- Fawzy Zablah
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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

220

YOUR RATING

Director
- Alex Merkin
Writers
- David J Schroeder
- Fawzy Zablah
Stars

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Awards
- 88 wins & 51 nominations

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Jordi Vilasuso

Habib

She

Mrs. Fulan
(as Sheena Colette)

Brad Greenquist

Mercer Boffey

Bill

Kent Klineman

Motel Clerk

Sharon Powers

Carol

Christina Senia

Pawnshop Patron

Caity Ware

Maid
(as Caity Engler)

David Yuzuk

Police Officer
(as David Danello)

Director
- Alex Merkin
Writers
- David J Schroeder
- Fawzy Zablah
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8/10

Engrossing Visual Odyssey: A Critique of 'This Modern Man Is Beat'

"Exploring contemporary manhood and profound existential doubts, 'This Modern Man Is Beat' offers a gripping story. Its starkly minimalist style coupled with evocative filmmaking fashion an eerie environment for the main character's reflective quest. Characters navigate their identities, feelings of isolation, and outside pressures in a highly realistic manner. Guided by Director Alex Merkin's command, it weaves together insightful narratives that linger long after viewing end credits roll up on screen.

In its short duration run-time spans out enough to allow viewers space to delve into themes around our existence and self-awareness journey."