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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Darren Aronofsky Produces Award-Winning Hamas Documentary ‘Holding Liat' — Watch Sneak Peek
Darren Aronofsky is supporting the documentation of the Israel-Palestine conflict: The auteur produces award-winning feature 'Holding Liat,' directed by Brandon Kramer. 'Holding Liat' tells the story of Liat Beinin-Atzili, an Israeli-American woman who was taken hostage by Hamas alongside her husband Aviv on October 7, 2023. Liat and Aviv have been held captive in Gaza with 250 other people, 12 of whom, like Liat, are American citizens. The film details how Liat's parents, sister, and children had to navigate the American political landscape to try to get her released. The official synopsis reads: 'Caught between international diplomacy and a rapidly escalating war, their family must face their own uncertainty and conflicting perspectives in the pursuit of Liat and Aviv's release. This agonizing process, and the ultimate fate of their loved ones, challenges how the members of the family understand themselves and their place in the the intimate lens of a family's experience, 'Holding Liat' poses complex questions of identity across generations, as the family is thrust into the epicenter of a global conflict rapidly unfolding in real-time.' More from IndieWire 'The Life of Chuck' Review: Mike Flanagan Lifts Audiences Up (for Once!) in Sentimental Drama Comedian Isabel Hagen Revisits Her Roots Playing the Viola in 'On a String' First Look 'Holding Liat' is an independent production of Aronofsky's Protozoa and Meridian Hill Pictures. The film was a Berlinale documentary award winner and will make its North American premiere at Tribeca 2025. Liat and her family will attend Tribeca screenings and answer audiences questions during the festival. Director Kramer is actually related to Liat, and knew he had to tell her story onscreen. 'This film represents the greatest challenge of my career: it's a deeply personal chronicle of my extended family's intimate experiences, set against the larger Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which continues to impact so many people's lives,' Kramer told IndieWire. 'Our team carefully considered the film's rollout, which kicked off with sold-out screenings at the Berlinale – where it was recognized with the Documentary Film Award – and subsequent international premieres in Hong Kong, Brazil, Croatia, Poland, and Israel.' Kramer continued, 'As American filmmakers, with a film largely shot in the U.S., the North American premiere is a significant opportunity to reach audiences who are yearning for humane and nuanced storytelling, especially around the complex issues explored in the film. After premiering our last film 'The First Step' at Tribeca in 2021, it's an honor to return this year with 'Holding Liat.' We are deeply grateful to Tribeca and our subsequent hometown premiere at DC/DOX for bringing this story to American audiences in a moment that feels more urgent than ever.' In a director's statement, Kramer cited how the international conflict is still sadly enduring. 'More than a year after October 7, lives are still imperiled: with hostages still held, tens of thousands of Palestinians killed, and people across the region suffering,' he said. 'Our conversations about all these issues have only become more polarized, even within communities and families. By telling an intimate story of one directly impacted family, and the way they navigated differences amongst each other, we hope to open up new possibilities for understanding this conflict, and contribute to an end to the unrelenting violence in the region. We are keenly aware that this film is just one family's story out of countless others, and that many important stories may tragically never be told. We hope through the family's resilience and openness, alongside other Israeli and Palestinian films that seek to broaden understanding, audiences will find room to ask deeper questions that help mark a path toward healing and reconciliation.' 'Holding Liat' is produced by Aronofsky, Justin A. Gonçalves, Lance Kramer, Ari Handel, and Yoni Brook. Aronofsky also has his 'Underland' nature documentary, directed by Robert Petit, at Tribeca. 'Holding Liat' will have its North American premiere at Tribeca 2025 as a sales title. Check out a sneak peek below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Caught Stealing Trailer: Austin Butler And Zoe Kravitz Are In Trouble - And It All Started With A Cat
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The trailer for "Caught Stealing," a crime thriller, has been released. Austin Butler stars as Hank Thompson, a former baseball player turned bartender. Hank faces danger after agreeing to care for a neighbor's cat. New Delhi: The trailer of Caught Stealing, an upcoming crime thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky is out. The trailer introduces Hank Thompson, played by Austin Butler - a former baseball player who's now living a quiet life as a bartender in New York City during the late 1990s. Things spiral quickly when he agrees to look after his neighbour's cat. What seems like an ordinary favour suddenly puts him at the centre of a dangerous criminal mess. Soon, Hank is chased by several gangs - including Russian and Puerto Rican criminals - and finds himself in violent situations with no idea how he got there. His girlfriend Yvonne (played by Zoe Kravitz) gets caught up in the chaos and the couple is forced to fight their way out of the mess. The trailer is fast-paced, showing car chases, fights, and tense standoffs. There are moments of dark humour too, with Hank swinging a baseball bat as things get more out of control. The movie is based on a book series by Charlie Huston, who also wrote the screenplay. It is produced by Protozoa, with Darren Aronofsky, Jeremy Dawson, Dylan Golden, and Ari Handel on board as producers. Aronofsky, best known for directing The Whale (2022), which earned Brendan Fraser an Oscar, said that Caught Stealing was filmed in New York and called it "a true love letter to the greatest city in the world." Austin Butler, who appeared in Dune: Part Two, The Bikeriders and the series Masters of the Air, will also appear in Ari Aster's upcoming film Eddington, which recently screened at the Cannes Film Festival and stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone. The film is set to hit theatres on August 29.
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Norman Reedus joins the cast of Darren Aronofsky's Pendulum
Norman Reedus has joined the cast of the film Pendulum . Darren Aronofsky is backing the film, which has Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor in the lead. In Pendulum , Reedus will play a friend of Patrick and Abigail, a couple who goes to heal at a retreat in New Mexico after a traumatic event. After Abigail falls under the spell of the leader of the retreat, paranoia sets in, and the couple are forced to either question the unconventional practices of the group or hide a truth that threatens them. Reedus is well known for playing Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and The Bikeriders . He is set to appear in the John Wick spinoff Ballerina . The film is directed by Mark Hayman, who was a writer for Aronofsky's Black Swan . Along with Aronofsky, Jacob Jaffke and Elan Klein Jaffke are producing under the Mojave banner, and Dave Caplan is producing under the C2 banner. Aronofsky is producing under the Protozoa banner. Mark Heyman's Pendulum is currently filming in New Mexico, USA.
See - Sada Elbalad
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Pendulum" Adds Norman Reedus as Filming Gets Underway
Yara Sameh Norman Reedus has joined Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Phoebe Dynevor in the horror movie "Pendulum", which is now underway in New Mexico. Darren Aronofsky is producing for Protozoa and Black Swan scribe Mark Heyman is directing. Also producing are Jacob Jaffke (MaXXXine) and Élan Klein Jaffke for Motel Mojave and Dave Caplan (Longlegs) for C2, which will also be fully financed. Black Bear is handling international sales and will continue shopping the project at the Cannes market. UTA Independent Film Group, CAA Media Finance, and WME Independent hold domestic rights. Described as a 'terrifying new genre film,' Pendulum follows young couple Patrick (Gordon-Levitt) and Abigail (Dynevor) on a journey to a new-age retreat in New Mexico, drawn by the possibility of healing after a traumatic event. Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife but becomes distrustful of the retreat's enigmatic leader even as Abigail falls under her spell. As paranoia builds, the couple must determine if the group's unconventional spiritual practices offer genuine healing or mask a terrifying truth that threatens to consume them both. Reedus will play the couple's friend who introduces them to the retreat. The "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" star will next be seen in Len Weisman's John Wick universe movie "Ballerina". read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
See - Sada Elbalad
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Phoebe Dynevor to Star Alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Movie "Pendulum"
Yara Sameh Phoebe Dynevor is set to star opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the horror feature 'Pendulum,' written and directed by 'Black Swan' scribe Mark Heyman. The pic will be produced by Darren Aronofsky ('Black Swan,' 'The Whale') for Protozoa, Jacob Jaffke ('MaXXXine,' 'Dream Scenario') for Motel Mojave and Dave Caplan ('Longlegs') for C2, who will also fully finance. The movie will start principal photography in this month in New Mexico. Black Bear is repping international rights on the pic. UTA Independent Film Group, CAA Media Finance, and WME Independent hold domestic rights. Described as a 'terrifying new genre film,' "Pendulum" follows young couple Patrick (Gordon-Levitt) and Abigail (Dynevor) on a journey to a new-age retreat in New Mexico, drawn by the possibility of healing after a traumatic event. Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife, but becomes distrustful of the retreat's enigmatic leader even as Abigail falls under her spell. As paranoia builds, the couple must determine if the group's unconventional spiritual practices offer genuine healing – or mask a terrifying truth that threatens to consume them both. Best known for her star-making role in "Bridgerton" and acclaimed role in "Fair Play", Dynevor has a busy year ahead of her that includes the thriller "Beneath the Storm", set to bow later in 2025. She most recently wrapped production on A24's dark comedy "Famous" in which she stars opposite Zac Efron. Dynevor also recently signed on to star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in M. Night Shyamalan's next movie. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
