Experience the Melancholy and Droll Tale of Ex-Husbands
Peter Pearce's Midlife Struggles
Written and directed by Noah Pritzker, Ex-Husbands delves into the life of Peter Pearce (Griffin Dunne). A Manhattan dentist, he finds himself floundering in a midlife crisis. His elderly father (Richard Benjamin) shocks him by deciding to divorce his mother after 65 years, with the hope of finding true love one last time. Six years later, Peter is decorating his bachelor pad as his wife (Rosanna Arquette) of 35 years asks him to leave. His eldest son, Nick (James Norton), is underachieving and self-defeating, on the verge of torpedoing his own engagement. Younger brother Mickey (Miles Heizer), recently coming out of the closet, tries to keep his sanity as the family falls apart around him.
The film showcases the complex dynamics within the Pearce family and Dunne's exceptional performance as the lead. It explores the themes of family, love, and self-discovery in a unique and engaging way.
The International Premiere and Response
Produced by Bruce Cohen, Alexandra Byer, and Nicolás Celis, Ex-Husbands had its international premiere at the San Sebastián Film Festival and made its US debut at the Hamptons Film Festival. Dunne also served as an executive producer. The film has received widespread acclaim and has resonated with audiences around the world.
Greenwich Entertainment co-president Edward Arentz expressed his delight in seeing Dunne in the lead again, stating, "It’s a delight to see Dunne in the lead again delivering another charismatically lived-in performance in Noah’s unapologetically melancholy, droll study of muddled men." Noah Pritzker added, "Ed and his wonderful team at Greenwich are true champions of independent film and I am thrilled that Ex-Husbands has resonated with them. For the last year, Griffin and I have toured the world with it, and have been incredibly moved by the response. We can’t wait to share it with a wider audience in the new year."
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