DIRECTOR MATTHEW BISSONNETTE: DEATH OF A LADIES’ MAN
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, writer and director Matthew Bissonnette discusses his latest film, Death of a Ladies’ Man, which is out now on VOD. In this interview, Bissonnette explores themes of addiction, family, the influence of Leonard Cohen’s music, and the importance of weaving truth into storytelling. He also shares insights into the creative process and how the film captures the complexities of the human experience.
Starring Gabriel Byrne, Jessica Paré, and Brian Gleeson, the film follows hard-drinking, twice-divorced professor Samuel O’Shea as he faces a surreal journey through memory, regret, love, and unexpected transformation after receiving a life-changing diagnosis. Infused with the music and spirit of Leonard Cohen, Death of a Ladies’ Man is a poetic and emotionally charged dramedy that blends heartbreak, humor, and hope.
Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/JQz1Am56-GQ?feature=shared
Photo: Gabriel Byrne (Samuel) in Death of a Ladies’ Man. Photographer: Jonathon Cliff © 2020 Corey Marr Productions Inc., Films DOALM Quebec Inc. and Port Pictures Ltd.
