Fishing Without Nets (2014)

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Synopsis

Fishing without Nets is a story of pirates in Somalia, told from the perspective of the pirates. Shot in East Africa using Somali non-actors, Fishing Without Nets tells the story of the bandits from the Somali point of view.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 26th, 2014 (Limited)
MPAA Rating: R for violence, language, drug use and brief sexual images.
(Rating bulletin 2339, 9/10/2014)
Running Time: 109 minutes
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Keywords: Non Professional Actor, Pirates, Poverty, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Sundance Film Festival 2014
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: VICE, Think Media Studios
Production Countries: Kenya, Somalia, United States
Languages: Somali

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Leading Cast

Abdikani Muktar Manur*    Khadir

Supporting Cast

Reda Kateb    Victor
Abdi Gabo Siyad    Blacky
Abdikhadir Hassan   
Abdiwali Farrah    China Boy
Idil Ibrahim    Idil
Eric Godon    Captain Charlie
Mohamed Ibrahim Maalim    Mohamed Ibrahim Maalim
Abubakr Mahamud Mire    Mr. Chairman

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Cutter Hodierne    Director
Cutter Hodierne    Screenwriter
John Hibey    Screenwriter
Sam Cohan    Screenwriter
David Burkman    Screenwriter
Cutter Hodierne    Story Creator
John Hibey    Story Creator
Ben Freedman    Producer
Brian Glazen    Producer
Stephanie Pinola    Producer
Victor Shapiro    Producer
Raphael Swann    Producer
Rupert Wyatt    Executive Producer
Dominic LaPerriere    Editor
Alex Disenhof    Director of Photography

Limited Releases You Can Take Pride In

September 26th, 2014

Pride poster

The list of new releases is a little calmer this week than it was last week. There are still a few movies that could do well. The Two Faces of January has some of the best reviews and has an impressive cast, but it is also playing on Video on Demand, so its box office numbers might not shine. On the other hand, I think Pride will turn its excellent reviews into a long run on limited release. It might even find a significant measure of mainstream success. More...


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Synopsis

Fishing without Nets is a story of pirates in Somalia, told from the perspective of the pirates. Shot in East Africa using Somali non-actors, Fishing Without Nets tells the story of the bandits from the Somali point of view.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 26th, 2014 (Limited)
MPAA Rating: R for violence, language, drug use and brief sexual images.
(Rating bulletin 2339, 9/10/2014)
Running Time: 109 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Song One
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Non Professional Actor, Pirates, Poverty, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release, Sundance Film Festival 2014
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: VICE, Think Media Studios
Production Countries: Kenya, Somalia, United States
Languages: Somali

Leading Cast

Abdikani Muktar Manur*    Khadir

Supporting Cast

Reda Kateb    Victor
Abdi Gabo Siyad    Blacky
Abdikhadir Hassan   
Abdiwali Farrah    China Boy
Idil Ibrahim    Idil
Eric Godon    Captain Charlie
Mohamed Ibrahim Maalim    Mohamed Ibrahim Maalim
Abubakr Mahamud Mire    Mr. Chairman

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Cutter Hodierne    Director
Cutter Hodierne    Screenwriter
John Hibey    Screenwriter
Sam Cohan    Screenwriter
David Burkman    Screenwriter
Cutter Hodierne    Story Creator
John Hibey    Story Creator
Ben Freedman    Producer
Brian Glazen    Producer
Stephanie Pinola    Producer
Victor Shapiro    Producer
Raphael Swann    Producer
Rupert Wyatt    Executive Producer
Dominic LaPerriere    Editor
Alex Disenhof    Director of Photography

Limited Releases You Can Take Pride In

September 26th, 2014

Pride poster

The list of new releases is a little calmer this week than it was last week. There are still a few movies that could do well. The Two Faces of January has some of the best reviews and has an impressive cast, but it is also playing on Video on Demand, so its box office numbers might not shine. On the other hand, I think Pride will turn its excellent reviews into a long run on limited release. It might even find a significant measure of mainstream success. More...

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.