Diamond Tongues

Diamond Tongues is a 2015 Canadian comedy-drama film directed by Pavan Moondi and Brian Robertson. It stars July Talk band member Leah Fay Goldstein as a Toronto-based struggling actress who descends into a downward spiral of depression, narcissism and cruelty.

Plot

Toronto-based Edith Welland is an aspiring actress willing to do whatever it takes to land a film role, even outright lying, sabotaging other actresses and outright disrespecting her former boyfriend, also an aspiring actor. Throughout the film, it is revealed she might suffer from manic depressive disorders and delusional psychosis.

Cast

Production

Goldstein's July Talk bandmate Peter Dreimanis was involved in the film production, as the film's cinematographer.

Release

Diamond Tongues premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on January 25, 2015, and was acquired by Mongrel Media for distribution in Canada and by Factory 25 for the United States. It had a limited theatrical release in Canada on August 7, 2015.

Critical reception

Norman Wilner of Now calls the script "sharp and thoughtful." The Hollywood Reporters Frank Scheck praises the film as "a vivid depiction of the city's arts scene," adding, "with the soundtrack consisting of songs by such indie rock bands as Islands and Broken Social Scene adding greatly to the overall atmosphere."

Accolades

Goldstein was nominated for Canadian [Screen Award for Best Actress|Best Actress] at the 4th Canadian Screen Awards, held on March 13, 2016.