Acute Misfortune 2020

As a journalist, he's drawn to the enigmatic artist, but their collaboration spirals into a toxic dependence that blurs the lines between creator and creation. A cautionary tale of obsession and vulnerability, as two worlds collide in a desperate dance of art and self-destruction.

As a journalist, he's drawn to the enigmatic artist, but their collaboration spirals into a toxic dependence that blurs the lines between creator and creation. A cautionary tale of obsession and vulnerability, as two worlds collide in a desperate dance of art and self-destruction.

Does Acute Misfortune have end credit scenes?

No!

Acute Misfortune does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Ratings

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Rotten Tomatoes
review

93%

TOMATOMETER

review

78%

User Score

IMDb

6.6 /10

IMDb Rating

Movie Insider

2.00/5

From 5 fan ratings

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9th AACTA Awards 2019

Nomination

Best Indie Film

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