The Ralph Handel Story (2006)
Co-directed by Benny and Josh Safdie, this deadpan mock-documentary follows Ralph Handel, a buttoned-down office worker who spends his nights bombing on the open-mic circuit. Staged as cinéma vérité that edges into performance art—Safdie performed the disastrous sets in real clubs—the film channels Andy Kaufman’s anti-comedy and the self-reflexive diary mode of David Holzman’s Diary to sketch a sly portrait of a life quietly coming undone.
Director: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: June 19, 2006
Cast
- Benny Safdie - Ralph Handel
- Josh Safdie - The Director (voice)
- Peter Rand - The Boss (voice)
Music: Jack Lewis
Cinematography: Josh Safdie
Editing: Benny Safdie
Production: Red Bucket Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ralph Handel Story about?
- Co-directed by Benny and Josh Safdie, this deadpan mock-documentary follows Ralph Handel, a buttoned-down office worker who spends his nights bombing on the open-mic circuit. Staged as cinéma vérité that edges into performance art—Safdie performed the disastrous sets in real clubs—the film channels Andy Kaufman’s anti-comedy and the self-reflexive diary mode of David Holzman’s Diary to sketch a sly portrait of a life quietly coming undone.
- Who directed The Ralph Handel Story?
- The Ralph Handel Story was directed by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie.
- Who stars in The Ralph Handel Story?
- The Ralph Handel Story stars Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Peter Rand.
- How long is The Ralph Handel Story?
- The Ralph Handel Story has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Ralph Handel Story?
- The Ralph Handel Story is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Ralph Handel Story produced?
- The Ralph Handel Story was produced in United States of America.