‘Rumours’ Directors On Using Reality To Inspire Their New Genre Film [Watch]
Writer and directors Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson are known for crafting bizarre yet fascinating pieces of satire and their latest film, Rumours, is no different. Taking place at a G7 Summit, seven politicians find themselves in quite a conundrum as the world seems to be ending around them. Plus, there’s a giant brain, a surprising amount of longing, and some gorgeous giallo-like lighting.
Read the full synopsis below:
Ricocheting between comedy, apocalyptic horror, and swooning soap opera, Rumours follows the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies at the annual G7 summit, where they attempt to draft a provisional statement regarding a global crisis. With unexpected, uproarious performances from a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, and Charles Dance, these so-called leaders become spectacles of incompetence, contending with increasingly surreal obstacles in the misty woods as night falls and they realize they are suddenly alone.
We spoke with Maddin, Johnson, and Johnson about the G7, playing with accents, and crafting their film’s strange world.
Watch the full interview:
Bleecker Street releases Rumours in theaters nationwide on October 18, 2024.
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