Mistress Dispeller Explained

Mistress Dispeller
Director:	Elizabeth Lo
Music:	Brian McOmber
Cinematography:	Elizabeth Lo
Editing:	Charlotte Munch Bengtsen
Runtime:	94 minutes^[1]

Mistress Dispeller is an upcoming American-Chinese documentary film, directed and produced by Elizabeth Lo. It follows a woman in China who hires a professional to go undercover and break up her husband's affair.

It will have its world premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024, in the Orizzonti section.

Premise

A woman in China hires a professional "mistress dispeller" to break up her husband's affair.

Production

In September 2022, it was announced Elizabeth Lo would direct a documentary film revolving around Mistress Dispellers, with Anonymous Content and Impact Partners set to finance and produce.^[2] The Concordia Studio Fellowship, Field of Vision, and One in a Billion Productions provided additional support for the film.^{[3] [4]}

Release

It will have its world premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2024, in the Orizzonti section.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mistress Dispeller. 81st Venice International Film Festival. July 23, 2024.
2. Web site: Anonymous Content, Impact Partners Team For “Mistress Dispeller” Documentary; ‘Stray’s Elizabeth Lo Directing. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. September 14, 2022. July 23, 2024.
3. Web site: Elizabeth Lo’s China-Set Docu Feature ‘Mistress Dispeller’ Joins Party Film Sales Roster Ahead of Venice, TIFF Premieres; Drops First Clip (EXCLUSIVE) . July 23, 2024 . Variety.
4. Web site: The Mistress Dispeller Project. One in a Billion Productions. December 21, 2023. July 23, 2024.
5. Web site: Venice Film Festival Lineup: ‘Joker 2’ With Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maria’ and Luca Guadagnino’s Daniel Craig-Led ‘Queer’ to Debut in Competition. Variety. Nick. Vivarelli. Ellise. Shafer. July 23, 2024. July 23, 2024.