Park City, Utah – The first 10 minutes of “2000 meters to Andriivka” have already justified having moved to the Utah mountains to attend the Sunday Film Festival. If I didn’t watch any other good movie in the next few days, I would still take the trip.
This powerful is the new journalist and filmmaker’s documentary Mstyslav Chernovwinner of the Oscar two years ago for “20 days in Mariupol”. If this focused on how civilians suffered the first brutal attack of the Russian invasion, the new film leads us to the activity of the soldiers – mostly volunteers – in the first line of the front.
With images taken with Gopro cameras in the soldiers’ helme Brutal of a war in the middle of Europe that is fought in trenches and almost melee as if it were a contest 100 years ago. For months, years already, to gain or go back ridiculous distances in which the bodies and ruins are stacked.
With his work, Chernov humanizes conflict without moralisms or doctrines. An exceptional work that will speak throughout the year.
More premieres on the first day of Sundace
The Ugly Stepsister
This debut feature film of the Nordic director Emilie Blichfeldt offers a dark, comic and very “gore” reinterpretation of the classic Cinderella story. The film focuses on Elvira, one of Cinderella’s stepsisters, who pushed by her mother takes extreme measures in her desperate search to become more desirable. This twisted narrative addresses issues such as beauty, self -injuries, value and social pressures, presenting a visually shocking and disturbing experience.
Marlee Matllin: Not Alone Anymore
The deeply documentary personal “Marlee Matllin: Not Alone Anymore” premiered with the presence of Marlee Matllin herself, deaf actress who is still the youngest winner of the Oscar for Best Actress, a prize she received in 1987 for “Children of a Leser God ”, when I was only 21 years old.
During the question and answers session, Matllin shared his thoughts: “I knew it was the time for (Shoshannah Stern, director of the tape) to show the world what I have happened. I waited, and my four children, who are now adults, was a good time to show them what Mom has spent all her life. So I’m glad they are here. I’m glad they are here to see it. ”
Jimpa
The premiere with more stars on the first day was “Jimpa”, which brought together a cast that includes Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, Aud Mason-Hyde, Daniel Henshall and Eamon Farren, who accompanied the director Sophie Hyde in the “line of line of Press ”, as the red carpets prior to a premiere is called in Swimo. The cast also participated in a lively question and answers session after the projection.
Twinless
The emotional Twinless premiere caused enthusiastic cheers of the public, especially during the question and answers session, where the cast shared sincere reflections. The director and member of the cast James Sweeney, along with Dylan O’Brien, Aisling Franciosi and Lauren Graham, participated in the press carpet and answered questions from the public.
Dylan O’Brien reflected on his collaboration with Sweeney: “Meeting James was like the final seal, watching his first movie and realizing that he is a complete filmmaker. We have been on this trip together for five years, so it is a very special moment to see him come to light in this way ”.
Sly Lives! (Aka The Burden of Black Genius)
Oscar Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s musician and director premiered his latest biographical documentary, “Sly Lives!” The projection, which focuses on the life of the legendary musician Sly Stone, received an ovation of an enthusiastic audience. Questlove was accompanied by members of Sly’s family, including Ninth Carmel, Phunne and Sylvester Stewart Jr., as well as producer Joseph Patel.
By design
Juliette Lewis had a triumphant return to Sundance with the premiere of “By Design.” She was accompanied by Robin Tunney, Samantha Mathis, Mamoudou Athie, Miranda Bailey, Betty Buckley and the scriptwriter and director Amanda Kramer. The group participated in the press carpet and a question and answer session, offering perspectives on the topics and production of the film.
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