Next of Kin (1984)
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80% of users liked it
(183 ratings)
Atom Egoyan's first feature finds him using the formal and thematic elements he has combined throughout his career: allegory, family bonds, the corruption of desire, and a perverse view of technology. In the midst of a familial trauma, a young man discovers a videotape of a family who gave up a… More Atom Egoyan's first feature finds him using the formal and thematic elements he has combined throughout his career: allegory, family bonds, the corruption of desire, and a perverse view of technology. In the midst of a familial trauma, a young man discovers a videotape of a family who gave up a child for adoption. Fleeing his past, he attempts to become that lost son. Next of Kin is a hint of disturbing films to come. ~ Brian Whitener, Rovi
- Directed By
- Atom Egoyan
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Sep 11, 1984 Wide
- Studio
- Zeitgeist Films
Critic Reviews
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Kent Turner, Film-Forward.com
Next of Kin is an exceptional first film: strong writing, acting and camera work, made for only 20,000 Canadian dollars in 15 days.
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Cast
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Patrick Tierney
as Peter Foster/Bedros Deryan
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Sirvant Fazlian
as Sonya Deryan
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Arsinée Khanjian
as Azah Deryan
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Margaret Loveys
as Mrs. Foster
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Thomas Tierney
as Mr. Foster
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Phil Rash
as Fosters' Councellor
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Paul Babiak
as Deryans' Councellor
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Berge Fazlian
as George Deryan
