Bellflower is a 2011 American film written and directed by Evan Glodell. It was produced on a shoestring budget in Ventura, California and premiered in January 2011 at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
The film tells the story of two guys who "build flamethrowers and other weapons in the hope that a global apocalypse will occur and clear the way for their imaginary gang," called Mother Medusa (also the name of their flamethrowing modified car). It turns into a violent, apocalyptic love story.
“A compelling stew of dark fantasies and youthful gonzo ambition, the hard-to-classify Bellflower will alienate some viewers but presents a bracing vision that is, despite its nihilistic leanings, almost charming. "
Reviewers have noted the film's distinctive look, attributing it to Joel Hodge's shooting style and the one-of-a-kind camera designed and built by Evan Glodell, who combined vintage camera parts, bellows and Russian lenses, around a Silicon Imaging SI-2K Mini Digital Cinema camera. The camera and recording system is explained in this YouTube video.
On January 27, 2011, just six days after premiere at Sundance, Oscilloscope Laboratories announced it acquired English language territory rights to the film. Bellflower will be released in theaters August 5th, 2011.
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