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Todd Solondz
Writer 67 years old

Todd Solondz

Newark, New Jersey, USA

Todd Solondz (/ˈsoʊləndz/; born October 15, 1959) is an American filmmaker and playwright known for his style of dark, socially conscious satire. Solondz's work has received critical acclaim for its commentary on the "dark underbelly of middle-class American suburbia", a... Read full bio →

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7 titles
Wiener-Dog

Wiener-Dog

Todd Solondz 2016 1h 28m 7.0

A dachshund passes from oddball owner to oddball owner, whose radically dysfunctional lives are all impacted by the pooch.

Dark Horse

Dark Horse

Todd Solondz 2011 1h 26m 7.0

Abe is a man who is in his thirties and who lives with his parents. He works regretfully for his father while pursuing his hobby of collecting toys. Aware that his family doesn't think highly of him, he tries to spark a relationship with Miranda, who recently moved back home after a failed literary/academic career.

Life During Wartime

Life During Wartime

Todd Solondz 2009 1h 37m 6.8

Friends, family, and lovers struggle to find love, forgiveness, and meaning in an almost war-torn world riddled with comedy and pathos.

Palindromes

Palindromes

Todd Solondz 2004 1h 40m 7.6

Aviva is thirteen, awkward and sensitive. Her mother Joyce is warm and loving, as is her father, Steve, a regular guy who does have a fierce temper from time to time. The film revolves around her family, friends and neighbors.

Storytelling

Storytelling

Todd Solondz 2001 1h 27m 7.4

College and high school serve as the backdrop for two stories about dysfunction and personal turmoil.

Happiness

Happiness

Todd Solondz 1998 2h 20m 7.8

Three middle-class New Jersey sisters all have their problems with their families and sex lives.

Welcome to the Dollhouse

Welcome to the Dollhouse

Todd Solondz 1995 1h 28m 7.4

Insightful look at an unattractive 7th grader as she struggles to cope with un-attentive parents, snobbish classmates, a smart older brother, an attractive younger sister, and her own insecurities.

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