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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014): Cast & Box Office

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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is a 2014 music documentary directed by Jason Miller, starring Kevin Barnes, Susan Sarandon and Janelle Monáe. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes and earned $20,056 worldwide.

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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Director
Jason Miller
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Past Is a Grotesque Animal About?

The premise of The Past Is a Grotesque Animal without spoilers.

This intimate documentary explores the life and creative process of Kevin Barnes, the frontman of the band of Montreal. It examines his relentless pursuit of artistic excellence and the sacrifices he makes in the name of music, often prioritizing art above personal relationships. As Barnes navigates complex dynamics with his family and bandmates, he confronts difficult questions about the band's future and the true cost of his artistic ambitions.

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Cast & crew

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal Cast

Kevin Barnes leads the cast, with Susan Sarandon and Janelle Monáe. Directed by Jason Miller; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jason Miller

More films directed by Jason Miller: Ghosts of the Void, Love Is the Longest Con, Going in Blind and Isn’t She Lovely.

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Box office

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal Box Office

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal grossed $20,056 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$20.1K

US & Canada
$20.1K
Details

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal Also Known As

Also known as “Прошлое - забавная зверюшка”.

Also known as
  • Прошлое - забавная зверюшка

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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Past Is a Grotesque Animal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was The Past Is a Grotesque Animal released?

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal was released on June 15, 2014.

Who directed The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal was directed by Jason Miller.

More films by Jason Miller

Who is in the cast of The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal stars Kevin Barnes, Susan Sarandon and Janelle Monáe, among 9 credited actors.

How much did The Past Is a Grotesque Animal make at the box office?

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal grossed $20,056 worldwide.

Does The Past Is a Grotesque Animal have a post-credit scene?

No. The Past Is a Grotesque Animal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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