The Party(2017)
A comedy of tragic proportions
Various individuals think they’re coming together for a party in a private home, but a series of revelations results in a huge crisis that throws their belief systems – and their values – into total disarray.
Movie: The Party
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Video Trailer The Party
Video: THE PARTY | Official Trailer | In Theaters February 16
THE PARTY | Official Trailer | In Theaters February 16
The Party | Official UK Trailer
'The Party' Q&A | Sally Potter
Flick's Flicks Extra | The Party
THE PARTY | Hand-picked by MUBI
The Party | In Cinemas Friday 13 October
THE PARTY Q&A | BFI London Film Festival 2017
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THE PARTY | Official Trailer | In Theaters February 16 - Trailer
The Party | Official UK Trailer - Trailer
'The Party' Q&A | Sally Potter - Featurette
Flick's Flicks Extra | The Party - Featurette
THE PARTY | Hand-picked by MUBI - Clip
The Party | In Cinemas Friday 13 October - Teaser
THE PARTY Q&A | BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Featurette
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