Portrait of a Serial Monogamist

Monday, May 30, 2016, 20:45 Cinematheque 2
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Director: Christina Zeidler
Cast: Diane Flacks, Robin Duke
Canada, 2014, 83 min., English, no subtitles

Bloomington Pride Festival 2015 – Jury Award for Best Feature Film
Frameline Film Festival 2015
Ottawa LGBT Film Festival 2015
LesGaiCine Madrid 2015

The more Elsie loves her partners, the faster she deliberately breaks up with them. A kind of serial monogamist, Elsie has short-term relationships during which she stays faithful, but as soon as she feels suffocated, whenever things become serious, or if any more appealing ladies show up, she concludes her current affair and moves on.
This goes on until a new girl appears in town, with a complicated story of her own to tell. Elsie then realizes what it feels like to be on the receiving end of her own behavior.
Canadian director Christina Zeidler's Portrait of a Serial Monogamist is a romantic comedy with a touch of Jewish humor. Charming leading actress Diane Flacks is perfect in her role as Elsie in this tale of women who capture other women's hearts only to break them on purpose.