Writer/director Elite Zexer refuses to paint anyone as a villain, instead revealing different characters’ flaws as new issues arise. Set in a Bedouin village in Southern Israel, the movie explores the struggles of a family whose daughter has fallen in love with an outsider, while the mother deals with the father marrying a second wife. This familial drama deeply feels the impact that rules have on people’s lives. There’s never a dull moment in The Intervention, and you’ll care about each character’s journey. And third, Duvall turns out to be a very funny, and wise, screenwriter. Second, she has gathered a stellar cast of indie stalwarts, notably including national treasure Melanie Lynskey, who won a Special Jury award for her acting in the film. The friends are going to tell the couple they need to divorce. First of all, she comes up with an intriguing premise-the friends have gathered for an intervention, not for one character’s substance abuse problems, but for two characters’ marriage. But actor-turned-director Clea Duvall’s film is different. It’s a tried-and-true shortcut for low-budget filmmakers who can only afford one location and need a way to manufacture conflict. If the basic setup of this film sounds familiar-a group of friends gather for a weekend at a vacation home and complications ensue-it should. All These Sleepless Nights feels completely immersive, and completely beautiful. It helps that director/cinematographer Michal Marczak has a great eye for composition and lighting, as you might expect from his experience. Sounds too good to be true, but here it is. You know what would be even better than an observational narrative film about what life is like for 21st century young people in Warsaw? A vérité documentary about what life is like for 21st century young people in Warsaw. How can you not enjoy seeing two dads do that? -Michael Dunaway But more than that, it’s a charming girl-power ode that he and Johnny Depp have crafted to their 16-year-old daughters, the protagonists of the film, whose chemistry and charm are undeniable. Yoga Hosers is a prime example-it’s a wacky, broad comedy-action/sci-fi movie with lots of in-jokes and nods to his fans (especially fans of the Hollywood Babble On podcast he does with Ralph Garman, who turns in a hilariously memorable performance here). I’m on the boat I think he’s a really creative filmmaker who’s reached the point where he cares little about what the industry wants from him, and is just making the movies he wants to see, for the small core audience that shares his vision. It was hard to narrow down the list, but here were our 20 favorites.Īt this point either you’re on the boat with Kevin Smith, or you’re not. From a heartrending portrait of grief and remorse from a seminal 21st century auteur, to several directorial debuts by noted actors (including one likely to change the conversation about race and Hollywood), to the emergence of some very exciting new voices, the festival had surprises and discoveries at every turn. In 2016, the Sundance Film Festival put forward arguably its strongest program in years. Michal was also listed as one of the “top ten cinematographers of 2017” according to IndieWire, along with names such as Roger Deakins and Hoyt van Hoytema.Wow. Michal’s video for Ben & Jerry’s LGBT+ campaign called EQUALITY PROM DANCE, was one of the most viral and talked about Polish campaigns of recent years. He has received numerous awards and nominations, including Cannes YDA, Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors Showcase, Creative Circle, UKMVA. Michal is also a commercial director who’s done work for Coca-Cola, Ikea, Johnny Walker, and Sprite, only to name a few. He’s worked with such artists as Mark Pritchard, Thom Yorke, Radiohead, Artur Rojek, and Brodka. His previous film, the documentary FUCK FOR FOREST was distributed theatrically in numerous countries, and heralded by UK’s Dazed and Confused Magazine as one of the “top ten most innovative and genre-pushing docs of recent years.”Īpart from feature projects Michal also directs music videos. Michal’s latest feature film ALL THESE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS received the Best Director award at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and appeared on many top ten movie lists, including Rolling Stone Magazine and IndieWire which recently listed the film as one of the 100 best films of the century. Michal is a commercial and feature film director.
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