2024 is becoming one of the most interesting years in terms of film distribution. Particularly because it is directly suffering from the consequences associated with the writers’ and actors’ strike that occurred in 2023. The latter caused a major delay in most studios’ calendars. In addition, he significantly changed the main projects that now appear on the big screen. So, over the last few months there have been a lot of independent releases. They took the place of high-profile titles from various production companies.
Especially as it becomes clear that there are all sorts of opportunities for the public to explore cinematic experiences far removed from the big franchises. This year’s biggest box office successes were small films that surprised both critics and audiences. And also narrative experiments that in any other year would not have made it to the cinema. Which made it possible to create a completely new series of stories, have a place not only in the preferences of the public, but also as an option for today’s cinematic world.
We leave you with three films premiering this weekend that are worth catching in the theater. From reflections on power and violence, frightening in their realism, to an exploration of sexual relations in our time. The selection will allow you to have a pleasant evening, as well as enjoy the most interesting rooms on the big screen. A more than welcome combination for any lover of the seventh art.
movies of the week
Civil War
Alex Garland directs and writes this dystopian film depicting the Civil War on American soil. But besides the elements of violence – which there are and chilling realism – Civil War reflect on our society and its weaknesses.
Moreover, the film goes through the worst of all scenarios. Namely: the total collapse of each of the foundations that guaranteed peace in the United States. All in order to turn the country into a map of a bloody fratricidal struggle leading to a dispute over central power.
The premise that the saga Cleaning studied from the point of view survival movie, lands in the hands of Alex Garland with a moral rarely seen in movies. This is an attempt to make it clear that no political system is immune from chaos. Reflections on how recreating urban armed conflict leads to definitive and malevolent consequences.
Agreement
French director Vanessa Filho is adapting the novel Agreement (2020) by writer Vanessa Springora, does not hide its rudeness. The true story of the author, who was sexually abused as a teenager by 51-year-old writer Gabriel Matzneff, is controversial no matter how you look at it. In particular, delving into the idea of pedophilia as a fact that often hidden in the most sophisticated ways.
The film, like the book on which it is based, tells the story of Springora, who at age 14 was seduced by a writer four times her age. In the midst of the confusion and manipulation she suffered, the teenager never revealed her relationship to anyone. Moreover, he considered it inappropriate at a time when such debates were very rare. The #MeToo movement was meant to be for the victim to understand the situation they are in and face it head on.. Partly by writing a book that caused a stir in France and sparked controversy over statutory rape laws.
Agreement It tells the same passages from the book, but in the light of the writer’s revelations as an adult about the abuse she suffered. A stark testimony to a woman’s pain, longing and fear and the need to take back control of her body. The most relevant element of this premise, intended for general discussion.. One of the hardest films.
Dragon Keeper
If you like animated films, there are also options for you this weekend. Directors Salvador Simo and Li Jianping tell the storyDragon Keeper. This fantastic adventure takes place somewhere in medieval China. At that time, the ancient alliance between people and dragons is remembered with fervor and longing. But most believe this is a myth.
That is until a young woman discovers the last of the mythical creatures locked in a cage and held captive in the fortress. Everything becomes an adventure as they escape from their captors. cross the world to discover the strange mission that awaits them both.
Source: Hiper Textual
