# Two Strangers Trying Not to Kill Each Other (2025)

> An intimate portrait of two married artists whose devotion is tested by aging, creative ambition, and an uneven sense of recognition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1214376

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Manon Ouimet, Jacob Perlmutter
- Cast: Joel Meyerowitz, Maggie Barrett, Brenda Bufalino
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30320489/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, reflective, witty, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and creativity unfolds as two artists confront their deepest fears and desires.

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