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Thousand Yard Stare

This Saturday, a feature film that is very near and dear to my heart, “Thousand Yard Stare”, will premiere at the Edmonton International Film Festival. I filmed this movie in Edmonton and Drumheller before I moved to Toronto, and to this date it is probably one of my favourite roles I’ve ever played. In this film, I play Barbara Rothach, the wife of a soldier struggling with (undiagnosed of course) post-traumatic stress disorder after fighting in World War 2 (full synopsis and teaser trailer below). It was such a special role to play not only because of the material involved, but the emotional depth of the character I got to explore. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a very real issue suffered by many all over the world who have fought for their countries, and it doesn’t stop there. As this film explores, it affects not only them, but their friends, families, and loved ones as well.

 

Thousand Yard Stare will be screening at 2:00pm, at Landmark Cinemas in Edmonton City Centre. You can buy your tickets online here 

 

 

 

Thousand Yard Stare

Director: Aaron Kurmey | 91-mins. | Canada | 2017 | Drama/War

During World War II, after suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of the Germans during the Battle of Kasserine Pass, an American soldier, Roland Rothach, finds himself lost and alone in the deserts of North Africa, where he’s soon captured and taken prisoner by a pair of German pilots. After the war, Roland returns home where he finds reintegrating with family life increasingly difficult as he suffers from flashbacks and hallucinations brought on by post-traumatic stress disorder. When his wife, Barbara, leaves with their son, Roland is left alone to face, and attempt to overcome, the pain and misery of the memories he’s tried so hard to bury. Returning home after fighting in Africa during World War II, a soldier with PTSD finds reintegrating with family life increasingly difficult as he relives the battle of Kasserine Pass.

 

Watch the Teaser Trailer: 

https://youtu.be/w9kLuoe3Ogw

 

 

Unfortunately, being that I’m in Toronto now I haven’t actually had the opportunity to see the full film myself. It kind of breaks my heart a wee bit. I’ve seen some scenes, and all of it blew me away.. so if you’re in Edmonton this weekend and looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon, please go check out our film and support Edmonton filmmakers… I would love for you to tell me all about it <3

 

xoxo

 

Sweet as Fiction

Thursday 12th of October 2017

I totally want to watch this! The role of Barbara is perfect from you based on the trailer. AH Let me know when it's out on DVD and we should have a movie night. :)

Dom Baza

Monday 9th of October 2017

Hello my friend! First off, Congrats! I'm so happy for you! I love what I have seen in the trailer above and can not wait to one day get the chance to watch it and see you shine. Thank you for inspiring an artist like me to keep going and reaching their goals and dreams, like you. Love, Dom

Valeria

Sunday 8th of October 2017

Kirsten congrats! How do I get to see you acting in this movie? Will it be launched on Netflix or where I can watch it online? I’m so excited for you! Love, Valeria

Kamen Kamenov

Sunday 8th of October 2017

Oh wow that is incredible my darling. I am really curious to see that movie now. The cover looks really captivating and the role you play... wow ... a strong woman. But I didn't expect anything less than that from you. Best wishes

kallie

Sunday 8th of October 2017

The trailer of this films looks amazing! Congrats on such an amazing role! Your hard work and effort to create such an amazing film on such a great topic really shows!