Invitation to a Suicide

A bold and daring dark comedy that merits a cult following
Looking for something different, something weird and avant-garde, a film you can tell all your friends about? How about a film based on the premise of a young man selling tickets to his own suicide? Now, we're probably going to lose some folks right here, as the idea of someone killing himself for money won't intrigue some people the way it did me, and some will no doubt reject such a "sick" film out of hand. I would argue, however, that Invitation to a Suicide is as much about life as it is death. This absurdist black comedy plays on social, philosophical, and cultural levels that defy modern conventions and dares to mock death itself at every turn.

Just why, you're probably wondering, would a young man sell tickets to his own suicide? The short answer is that he's doing it to save his father's life. The long answer is, of course, much more complicated. Let me set the scene for you. This all takes place in a Polish neighborhood in Brooklyn. In this insular little...

Insight into New York's Polish community is comedic and interesting to watch
NYC is a place that is rich in history, culture, and tradition. "Invitation to a Suicide" explores the life of a young Polish boy, whose father immigrated to the US and owns a small business, who gets into some money trouble and is desperate to find a way out, even if it means selling tickets to his own suicide. The acting is great, the humor is great, and the insight into Little Poland is wonderfully crafted. And if you're a Kate Moennig fan, this is just an added bonus: she looks great and gets a lot of camera time. :)



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