''An Oversimplification of Her Beauty'' is a 2012 American semi-

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romantic

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, directed by

Terence Nance Terence Nance is artist, musician, and filmmaker born in Dallas, Texas in what was then referred to as the State-Thomas community. He is best known for his directing debut '' An Oversimplification of Her Beauty'', and as the creator of the avant- ...

in his feature directorial debut. The film follows a quixotic artist who, when stood up by an attractive woman, makes a film about it and shows it to her. The film was adapted from Nance's 2006 short film, ''How Would You Feel?''. It premiered at the

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and has received generally positive reviews from critics.

Synopsis

When a young man (Terence Nance) is stood up on a date by a beautiful woman (Namik Minter), he begins to wonder about the nature of feelings and what exactly makes up a specific moment in time.

Cast

as Terence * Alisa Becher * Jc Cain * Dexter Jones * Namik Minter * Talibah Lateefah Newman * Chanelle Aponte Pearson

Reception

Critical reception for ''An Oversimplification of Her Beauty'' has been mostly positive and the film holds a rating of 74 on ''

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'' (based on 11 reviews) and a rating of 82% on ''

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'' (based on 38 reviews).

Awards

*''Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You'' at the

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(2012, won)

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