Armless (2010 film)
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Armless is a 2010 comedy film directed by Habib Azar
and written by Kyle Jarrow
, starring Daniel London
, Janel Moloney
, Matt Walton
, Zoe Lister-Jones
and Laurie Kennedy.
It was an official selection of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival
, as part of the new category 'NEXT' which selects films for their innovative and original work in low- and no-budget filmmaking.
in which an individual doesn't feel "whole" unless he loses one or more major limbs.
Habib Azar
Habib Azar is an American film, theater and television director.-Career:He began his television directing career at the daytime soap opera As the World Turns after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University at the age of 22.In 2007, Habib Azar won an Emmy Award for directing As the World...
and written by Kyle Jarrow
Kyle Jarrow
Kyle Jarrow is a New York City-based writer and rock musician. His plays include A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant, Gorilla Man, Whisper House , Hypochondria, Trigger, Hostage Song and Love Kills...
, starring Daniel London
Daniel London
Daniel London is an American actor, possibly most notably famous for his roles in Patch Adams and Rent.-Life and career:Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, London began writing and acting in plays in high school. While a student at Mt...
, Janel Moloney
Janel Moloney
Janel Moloney is an American actress, best known for her role as Donnatella "Donna" Moss on the television series The West Wing.-Personal life:...
, Matt Walton
Matt Walton
Matthew R. Walton is an American stage, screen and television actor.-Early life:Walton was born and raised in rural New Jersey. His father was a lawyer and film enthusiast...
, Zoe Lister-Jones
Zoe Lister-Jones
Zoe Lister-Jones is an American, actress, singer, playwright, and screenwriter. She is currently appearing on Adult Swim's television program Delocated as Kim and on NBC's Whitney as Lily.-Life and career:...
and Laurie Kennedy.
It was an official selection of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
, as part of the new category 'NEXT' which selects films for their innovative and original work in low- and no-budget filmmaking.
Plot
The film tells the story of John, a man who suffers from a psychological condition known as Body Integrity Identity DisorderBody integrity identity disorder
Body Integrity Identity Disorder , formerly known as Amputee Identity Disorder, is a psychological disorder wherein sufferers feel they would be happier living as an amputee...
in which an individual doesn't feel "whole" unless he loses one or more major limbs.