Unmade Beds (1997 film)

Unmade Beds is a 1997 independent romantic drama film directed by Nicholas Barker. The film is a mockumentary-style exploration of the lives of several young, single individuals living in New York City and their struggles with love, sex, and intimacy.

The film utilizes a cinéma vérité approach, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. The actors largely improvise their dialogue and actions, guided by Barker's direction. This improvisational style lends a raw and often uncomfortable authenticity to the characters and their relationships.

Unmade Beds explores themes of loneliness, the search for connection in a modern urban environment, and the difficulties of forming meaningful relationships in a world saturated with casual encounters. It presents a frank and often unflattering portrayal of contemporary dating culture, characterized by fleeting encounters and emotional detachment.

While not a commercially successful film upon its initial release, Unmade Beds has garnered a cult following and is noted for its innovative approach to filmmaking and its honest depiction of modern relationships. It is considered a significant example of independent film and its contribution to the development of mumblecore cinema.