Paul (Kevin Wehby) and Claudio (Adam Overberg) are roommates with the addition of Tess (Chelsea David), an up and coming video journalist who is living with them until she leaves for Italy.
Claudio and Tess are no longer together, but there’s still a certain attraction between them. With their comfortable banter and bickering, the two seem destined to stay together, maybe.
Paul and Julie’s (Nina Ganet) relationship is brand new, sweet and full of hope. The two couples dine together the night before Tess leaves.
This vibrantly beautiful story begins as we see Tess interviewing various women in and around the Chicago area. These colors quickly turn to strikingly sharp black and white images as we watch the real life of these four individuals go about their day. These stark images allow us to see more clearly through the muddy waters of love and life.
“Cool Apocalypse” is a story anyone can relate to. It’s real.
The dialogue is bold and familiar, creating a gentle but true depiction of life’s conversations. The tension in this story covertly builds until the real feelings and thoughts finally explode.
This four person cast is simply sublime in portraying each of their roles. There is a naturalness that you hear in all of their conversations.
The differences between new friends, old lovers and roommates can be subtle and the writing and acting nail it perfectly. That level of conversational perfection is difficult for a seasoned filmmaker, let alone a first-time feature filmmaker.
“Cool Apocalypse” is just that. It’s cool. It’s also charming and realistic with an engaging story line.
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