Aardvark
Feature Film
“Aardvark” is perhaps the first narrative film to star a man blind since birth. In a role inspired by his own life, Larry Lewis plays a solitary man recovering from alcoholism and working towards stability. When he joins a Jiu Jitsu academy he finds a close friend in his young hard-partying instructor, Darren. But, as disturbing aspects of Darren’s life are revealed, Larry soon finds himself alone and faced with the consequences of a horrific act of violence.
"A Knockout" – LA Weekly
"A thriller that transcends genre… fascinating and wholly unique" – Rooftop Films
"Sublime… daring in its moral uncertainty" – Glenn Heath Jr, Slant Magazine
Aardvark is perhaps the first narrative film to star a man blind since birth. In a role inspired by his own life, Larry Lewis plays a solitary man recovering from alcoholism and working towards stability when he is suddenly confronted with a mysterious act of violence. Aardvark premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, where it won Special Mention for Best First Feature.
Written and Directed by Kitao Sakurai.