What are the key story phases in Futile Attraction?

The story of Futile Attraction progresses through these phases: The Dating Experiment, Creative Warfare, Manipulation & Resistance, Broadcast Reality.

How does Futile Attraction end?

In the final act ("Broadcast Reality"): Facing a footage crisis, Anne edits the material to expose the manipulation. The premiere airs the unvarnished truth, leaving the crew and subjects to reflect on the futile attraction.

Futile Attraction (2005) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Futile Attraction
Genre: comedy
Released: 2005
Rating: 6

Plot Analysis Summary

A meta-reality TV production struggles to manufacture romance between an incompatible couple while navigating internal creative conflicts.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Dating Experiment

Creative Warfare

Manipulation & Resistance

Broadcast Reality

A mockumentary about a film crew making a New Zealand reality television show about a couple brought together by a dating service. However due to their being incompatible, the film crew tries to manipulate them to get the film they want for the show.

Directed by

Mark Prebble

Key Cast

Danielle Mason — Germaine Douglas
Alistair Browning — Dudley Earnsworth/Mr. Collins
Glenda Tuaine — Anne Rata
Michelle Ang — Violet McKenzie/Elizabeth
Jemaine Clement — Editor/Darcy

Rating: 6/10 (4 votes)