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Oliver’s Troubles

Oliver’s Troubles

2022
Comedy
7 min
10 / 10
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A successful screenwriting prodigy goes to film school and is forced to reflect on his status as an award-winner, by a character of a different clay from most.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Zach Viney
Starring
Alejandro Burns / Timothy Sanford / Alec Tanner / Deborah Cave

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

thought-provoking introspective challenging nuanced relatable dramatic conflicted insightful deliberate raw ambitious

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Oliver's Troubles,' we witness the uncomfortable process of a screenwriting prodigy confronting his own celebrated status. Alejandro Burns navigates this internal journey with a commendable restraint, portraying a character wrestling with his identity. The film’s tone is…

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Hugo Finch
Mar 28, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A surprisingly potent exploration of artistic integrity and the perils of premature acclaim, 'Oliver's Troubles' is a film that lingers. Alejandro Burns is electric as the conflicted screenwriter, carrying the weight of his success with a compelling vulnerability.…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'Oliver's Troubles' aims for a deep dive into the psyche of a successful young writer, it occasionally treads familiar ground. Alejandro Burns is commendable as the titular character, but the film's impact hinges on the dynamic introduced…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a sharp, incisive look at the film industry's often-brutal self-reflection. Oliver's Troubles cleverly uses the film school setting to dismantle the myth of the effortless genius. Alejandro Burns delivers a nuanced performance, embodying the internal conflict…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Oliver's Troubles presents a compelling study of artistic ego and the humbling experience of returning to the foundational stages of learning. Alejandro Burns anchors the film as the prodigy, navigating a path of forced introspection. The narrative, while…

FAQs

The film appears to tackle the complex nature of success head-on. By placing an award-winning screenwriting prodigy in a film school environment, it forces a confrontation with his status. This setup suggests an exploration of how early achievements can shape, and perhaps complicate, future growth and self-perception. The presence of a contrasting character hints at a narrative that questions the true meaning of success and artistic fulfillment beyond external validation.