The Misconceived

Dir. James N Kienitz Wilkins

2026 | 88 min | USA | English | Dark Comedy

COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU

Sep 1 ● Portland, ME ● SPACE ● Q&A with James N Kienitz Wilkins

Sep 16 ● Kingston, NY ● Upstate Midtwon ● Q&A with James N Kienitz Wilkins

Sep 17 ● Madison, WI ● UW Cinematheque

Sep 30-Oct 3 ● New York, NY ● Roxy Cinema ● Q&As with James N Kienitz Wilkins

 

Synopsis

A failed filmmaker turned carpenter is hired by his estranged college buddy, now a successful sculptor renovating the vacation home of his dreams.

  • “ A fascinating collision of unlikely worlds ”
    — Great Lines, Beautiful Lines
  • “ An intellectual triumph. ”
    — In Review Online
  • “ Wilkins is one of the most unique and perceptive filmmakers working today. ”
    — Film Fest Report
  • “ Incisive, inventive movie about the anxieties faced by the never-quite-made-it creative class ”
    — The Film Stage
  • “ His newest feature...catapults [Wilkins'] recurring constellation of themes into his craziest visual world yet. ”
    — Reverse Shot
 
 
 

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