Breaking the Frame (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Breaking the Frame is a 2014 documentary directed by Marielle Nitoslawska. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $4,947 worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Marielle Nitoslawska
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Breaking the Frame About?
The premise of Breaking the Frame without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Carolee Schneemann was a groundbreaking artist who challenged established norms through painting, film, poetry, and performance. This documentary explores her pioneering work and innovative spirit, revealing how she pushed boundaries and explored the connections between art, politics, and personal experiences. Schneemann’s fearless approach helped shape the landscape of 20th-century avant-garde art and continues to inspire new generations of artists.
Breaking the Frame Themes & Keywords
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- female frontal nudity
- art
- f rated
- female nudity
- dead squirrel
The Director of Breaking the Frame
Directed by Marielle Nitoslawska.
- Director Marielle Nitoslawska
Breaking the Frame Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Breaking the Frame 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Breaking the Frame Plot Summary
What happens in Breaking the Frame from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bess McNeill is a young and beautiful Scottish woman who carries the burden of a troubled past, involving her struggles with mental health following the tragic death of her brother. Her life takes a significant turn when she decides to marry Jan Nyman, an oil rig worker from Denmark who is not a churchgoer. This relationship creates a rift between Bess and her community, particularly her strict Free Scottish Presbyterian Calvinist church. Despite the disapproval surrounding their union, Bess remains steadfast and maintains an unwavering belief in her love for Jan, which is as childlike as it is pure.
Full summary
The whole story of Breaking the Frame, scene by scene
Breaking the Frame Box Office
Breaking the Frame grossed $4,947 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.9K
- International
- $4.9K
How Well Do You Know Breaking the Frame?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Bess McNeill's mental health issue related to?
Cars in Breaking the Frame
8 cars on screen, including the 1997 BMW Z3 E36/7 and the 1965 Ford Mustang.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 W164 Important role
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Breaking the Frame FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Breaking the Frame, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Breaking the Frame?
Breaking the Frame runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Breaking the Frame released?
Breaking the Frame was released on January 31, 2014.
Who directed Breaking the Frame?
Breaking the Frame was directed by Marielle Nitoslawska.
How much did Breaking the Frame make at the box office?
Breaking the Frame grossed $4,947 worldwide.
How is Breaking the Frame rated?
Breaking the Frame has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 4.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Breaking the Frame have a post-credit scene?
No. Breaking the Frame has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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