Bikini Moon

''Bikini Moon'' is a New York indie film about perception of reality. Directed by

Milcho Manchevski Milcho Manchevski ( mk, Милчо Манчевски, )"Milcho Manchevski: Full Biography"

, it details the story of a troubled homeless vet. The faux-documentary stars Condola Rashad, Sarah Goldberg,
Will Janowitz William "Will" Janowitz (born May 25, 1980) is an American actor. He best known for playing Meadow Soprano's fiancé, Finn DeTrolio, on ''The Sopranos'', Hymie Weiss on ''Boardwalk Empire'' (2012–2013), and Trevor in '' Bikini Moon'' (2017). ...
, and newcomer Sathya Sridharan.

Premise
A charismatic but mentally unstable vet captures the attention of a documentary film crew who are ready to exploit her story for their own shot at independent movie fame.

Cast
* Condola Rashad as Bikini * Sarah Goldberg as Kate *
Will Janowitz William "Will" Janowitz (born May 25, 1980) is an American actor. He best known for playing Meadow Soprano's fiancé, Finn DeTrolio, on ''The Sopranos'', Hymie Weiss on ''Boardwalk Empire'' (2012–2013), and Trevor in '' Bikini Moon'' (2017). ...
as Trevor * Sathya Sridharan as Krishna * Jeannine Kaspar as Leila * Alexis Suarez as Deli Clerk *
Alex Kruz Alex Kruz (born November 30, 1978) is an American television, theater and film actor. He was born in New Jersey. He is of Ecuadorian descent. He appeared in the films '' Red Cloud: Deliverance'' (as Jake Red Cloud) and ''Tom in America'', and ...
as Arresting Policeman * Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ashley * Cliff Moylan as Marc * Eugene Prokofiev as Igor * Irungu Mutu as Mr. Wheatley * Alyssa Cheatham as Alvina Wheatley * Gemma Forbes as Ines * Gregory Dann as Policeman * Vladimir Bibic as Mr. Ilic * Brian Sills as Bruno * Henny Russell as City Clerk

Production
''Bikini Moon'' went into initial production in April 2016 in New York City, and wrapped filming in June 2016.

Release
The film's premiere was at the 41st Mostra Internacional de Cinema São Paulo, Brazil. Its New York premiere was in October 2018.

Awards
* Tallgrass Film Festival - for Outstanding Female Actor

References

External links
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Cineeuropa reviewBikini Moon TrailerPress quotesThe Hollywood Reporter, Deborah Young
American docudrama films 2017 films Films shot in New York City American drama films 2017 drama films 2010s English-language films {{2010s-drama-film-stub