Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point

TIFF65: Greek Premiere

The Balsano family is celebrating their last Christmas at their ancestral home, since the house has already been put up for sale in secret. Every single member of the extended family is in attendance to celebrate the biggest holiday of the Western world in the best way they know how; abundant food, familiar faces, and indulging in the tradition of being idle… At the same time, two members of the younger generation launch their own little revolution. A timeless Christmas film, and simultaneously, a portrayal of the suburban frenzy around the holiday feast, in all of its grotesque and graphic glory. In the foreground, a warm palette of gold and green hues heats up the relationships that simmer out of habit, yet remain stationary by choice. In the background, the deep blue of the night tenderly envelops the heroes, reminding us both of the vastness of time and its scarcity, and winking at us with sarcasm and relief.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Tyler Taormina

Script: Tyler Taormina, Eric Berger

Cinematography: Carson Lund

Editing: Kevin Anton

Sound: Tyler Taormina

Actors: Matilda Fleming, Michael Cera, Francesca Scorsese, Gregg Turkington, Elsie Fisher, Sawyer Spielberg, Maria Dizzia

Production: Omnes Films

Producers: Michael Cera, Krista Minto, Tyler Taormina, David Croley Broyles, Duncan Sullivan

Production Design: Paris Peterson

Color: Color

Production Country: USA

Production Year: 2024

Duration: 104'

Distribution in Greece: Cinobo

Contact: Magnify

Tyler Taormina

Tyler Taormina is a film director, screenwriter, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. He is one of the leading members of the Omnes Films collective. His directed works include Ham on Rye and Happer’s Comet, both of which have received critical acclaim. Four projects that Taormina produced are slated to premiere in 2024, including his own Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point, which premiered at the 2024 edition of the Directors’ Fortnight.