Days of Disco Despair
- Tagline
- When the music stops, survival begins.
- Description
- Set against the glitzy backdrop of the disco era, 'Days of Disco Despair' spins a tale of calamity and survival in a mockumentary style. Through the lens of a fictional Victorian filmmaker, we follow the chaotic lives of Mirin Hop-springs, a spunky bartender, Jude Coleslaw, a haughty chef with a secret recipe for trouble, and May Whiting, a tempting waitress wrapped in enigma, as an unexpected catastrophe forces them to reckon with their intertwined fates. Directed by Michael Manta, this film takes a grave tone to depict the resilience and fortitude beneath the shimmering surface of the disco ball. As the groovy music fades into a silent struggle for existence, the characters must confront the disaster in a battle of wits, resourcefulness, and survival. 'Days of Disco Despair' is a serious medley of historical charm and contemporary crisis, challenging the notion that the party never stops.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 1.30
- ReleaseDate
- 09/22/2022
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.40
In 'Days of Disco Despair,' director Michael Manta serves up a cinematic experiment that dares to juxtapose the decadence of disco with the bleakness of survivalism. Through its mockumentary gaze, colored by a fictional Victorian filmmaker, the film offers a curious anachronistic texture that is as audacious as it is jarring. Manta navigates the calamitous journey of characters Mirin Hop-springs, Jude Coleslaw, and May Whiting with a solemnity that borders on the melodramatic, yet somehow manages to ground the glitter-clad chaos in gritty realism. The performances are imbued with an energy that fluctuates between melancholy and frenzy, aptly reflecting the era's ethos. The R-rated narrative, while occasionally succumbing to its own ambitious mimicry, furthers the discord between era-specific excess and the harrowing silence after the music fades. This film is a stark reminder of the temporality of escapism and a commendation of resilience. It challenges viewers to look beyond the sparkle and confront the very essence of human endurance. 'Days of Disco Despair' oscillates between satirical homage and poignant drama, radiating an unexpected depth beneath the facade of sequins and polyester.