Matt and Mara: A Unconventional Romantic Comedy

Official Trailer and Poster

by Alex Billington
August 26, 2024
Source: YouTube

“They go away and you still have to live your own life…” The Cinema Guild in NYC has revealed an official trailer for an indie film titled Matt and Mara, an unconventional and awkward romantic comedy made by acclaimed filmmaker Kazik Radwanski. This premiered at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival earlier in the year, and it also played at the Melbourne Film Festival in Australia.

Storyline

A young professor struggles in her marriage, only to meet Matt, a friend from her past who wanders onto her university campus. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows…

Cast and Crew

The film stars Deragh Campbell (who was also in Kazik Radwanski’s last film Anne at 13,000 Ft) and Matt Johnson (also known as the director of BlackBerry and other great Canadian films).

Trailer and Poster

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Kazik Radwanski’s Matt and Mara, direct from YouTube:

Release Date

Cinema Guild debuts Matt and Mara in select US theaters starting on September 13th, 2024 this fall.

Conclusion

Matt and Mara is a unique and honest romantic comedy that stands out from the typical rom-coms. With its talented cast and crew, it’s definitely worth checking out.

FAQs

Q: Who directed the film?
A: Kazik Radwanski, an acclaimed Canadian indie filmmaker.

Q: Who stars in the film?
A: Deragh Campbell and Matt Johnson.

Q: When is the film released?
A: September 13th, 2024.

Q: What is the film about?
A: A young professor struggles in her marriage and meets a charismatic author who accompanies her on a road trip, leading to tension in their undefined relationship.