I think what sparked my interest in this film was the line in the program, “Her break-up throws her easy life into mild existential crisis”. With an attraction to the philosophical entanglement of love and loss, I pursued further and realized the definite genius behind this film. When the main character, 29 year-old Melanie, breaks up with her long-distance boyfriend, and with the help of the sassy-cyclist-enthusiast Lewis, Melanie and viewers alike become savvy to the jovial events that life, love, and a summer spent bicycling can obtain.
Whilst researching further (I use the term researching lightly as facebook merits no truly scholarly source), I found that this film was largely improvised, intimately shot, and honestly adapted from the script written by Sarah Lazarovic, Geoff Morrison, Ryan J. Noth, and Luke Byrant. Furthermore, the Directors Geoff Morrisson & Sarah Lazarovic will be in attendance for this world premier of the film.
This Canadian film circumvents the normative break-up/make-up ideals of larger Hollywood productions as the affectionate narrative and small cast garner an incredible intimate community feeling in the film. With the ‘gang of young, witty friends’, including an appearance by Ron Sexsmith, the characters narrate the viewers through pain, angst, essence, and freedoms, all cast in the pseudo-urban-chic lifestyle of city cycling.
For some excellent behind the scenes photographs, as well as peruse the discussions and watch the trailer of the film, visit www.facebook.com/pages/No-Heart-Feelings/112809527877, and come down to the Globe Upstairs at 7:15PM to view this incredible film.
