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The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1988 · 29 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Dean Parisot
- Starring
- Laurie Metcalf, Damian Young, Rowan Atkinson, Mike Starr, Christopher Durang, Martha Gehman
Dennis Jennings drifts through life as an introverted day‑dreamer and a low‑key waiter, sharing a bland relationship with his girlfriend Emma. Seeking a meaningful outlet for his deep loneliness, he starts therapy, only to discover his psychiatrist is remarkably indifferent to his concerns. The short won the Oscar for Best Live‑Action Short Film.
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