The film

Simon, a bad-tempered punk, finds refuge with the eccentric Patty after committing arson. It just so happens that Patty has a deep fascination for the band Simon is the anonymous leader of. Although their personalities couldn’t be further apart, this fateful encounter will turn them into an unlikely couple, united by their non-conformity and love for music. A cutting, violent rom com that reminds us of the importance of staying punk.

DINNER IN AMERICA makes the most of the opposition between Simon’s antisocial cynicism and Patty’s innocent and touching awkwardness. The dynamic works first and foremost thanks to the incredible performance of Kyle Gallner and Emily Skeggs, but also because of the mind-blowing original soundtrack. The director masterfully balances cruelty and tenderness, as well as destruction and creation. The result is hilarious and never melodramatic.

The director

THE BUNNY GAME, Adam Rehmeier’s first feature film released in 2011 after a decade of working as a DP, editor, and documentary filmmaker in Hollywood already showed signs of his DIY approach to filmmaking. It was shown in over 40 festivals worldwide. Rehmeier is currently working on the HEARTLAND miniseries. He is also preparing his next feature, SAVE A BULLET FOR ME, which he wrote himself.

Selected filmography

2001 – HENRY AND MARVIN (short)
2011 – THE BUNNY GAME
2013 – H.P. LOVECRAFT: TWO LEFT ARMS
2013 – JONAS