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The Neighbors' Window is a 2019 American narrative short film written, directed, produced, and edited by Marshall Curry. It follows Alli, a mother of young children in New York City, whose view of a younger neighboring couple changes how she sees her own family life. Inspired by a true story told on the Love and Radio podcast, the film won the 2020 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
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What is The Neighbour's Window about?
Marshall Curry's 2019 short follows Alli, a mother of young children who feels trapped in daily routine and watches a carefree young couple across the street. What begins as envy develops into a story about empathy and changing perspective.
Is The Neighbour's Window based on a true story?
Yes. The film was inspired by "The Living Room," a true story told by Diane Weipert on the Love and Radio podcast. Curry adapted that premise into the fictional characters Alli and her neighbors.
Did The Neighbour's Window win an Oscar?
It won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020. Before the Oscar, it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and won awards at more than 20 festivals.
Who stars in The Neighbour's Window?
Maria Dizzia plays Alli, with Greg Keller and Juliana Canfield in supporting roles. The film was written and directed by Marshall Curry and produced through Marshall Curry Productions in 2019.
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