Description: Loosely based on true events, Antonio Campos' debut feature film BUY IT NOW tells the story of 16-year-old girl who decides to auction her virginity on the internet. The film is split into two parts; the first half shot in a documentary-...
Description Loosely based on true events, Antonio Campos' debut feature film BUY IT NOW tells the story of 16-year-old girl who decides to auction her virginity on the internet. The film is split into two parts; the first half shot in a documentary-style and the second half in narrative form. Campos handles the controversial subject matter with aplomb and is careful not to pass judgement on his protagonist (most of his finger-pointing is reserved for society – for its negative influence on teenagers and for placing too much importance on material wealth). Instead, he focuses on what might motivate a person to put a price on their innocence, and the consequences of such an action. The result is a disarmingly candid portrait of the American teenage girl and her attitude towards life and sex.
Editorial Reviews A fascinating portrait of teen alienation Empire (07/09/2007)
BUY IT NOW proves a fascinating experiment in telling a tale twice with distinct emotional effects, and pegs [Antonio] Campos as a talent on the rise Variety (07/09/2007)