‘Timestalker’ Premieres at SXSW, Blending Dark Comedy with Sci-Fi Romance

Alice Lowe's latest film, ‘Timestalker,’ offers a unique take on the romantic comedy genre, incorporating elements of sci-fi, existentialism, and dark humor.

• Alice Lowe’s ‘Timestalker’ is a centuries-spanning anti-romcom that combines dark comedy with sci-fi elements, premiering at SXSW.
• The film, directed and written by Lowe, features a cast of recurring actors, including Nick Frost and Aneurin Barnard, playing multiple roles across different eras.
• ‘Timestalker’ explores themes of love, reincarnation, and existentialism through the story of Agnes, who follows her love through various lifetimes.
• Despite its ambitious scope, the film maintains a low-budget charm, with deliberate disjuncts between ambition and budget.
• Critics praise the film for its unique blend of humor, philosophical depth, and engaging storytelling.

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