Yesterday he was a one-man orchestra in a day with around a hundred extras on Isabel La Católica street. The Times report on “Limbo” includes the following: “Commanding a huge team, will complete the first week of filming in the Historic Center. Khondji is best known for shooting films such as David Fincher’s “Seven,” James Gray’s “The Immigrant” and “The Lost City of Z,” and the Safdie Brothers’ “Uncut Gems.” Iñárritu exclusively worked with Rodrigo Prieto and Emmanuel Lubezki in the past, with Lubezki winning Oscars for Best Cinematography thanks to Iñárritu’s two previous features “Birdman” and “The Revenant.” In the most exciting bit of craft news, the Times confirms that Iñárritu is working with cinematographer Darius Khondji on the project. Hasn’t Apologized for Superhero Spat: ‘Of Course Not’ Part of the The Fipresci Warsaw Critics Project.Iñárritu Says Robert Downey Jr. Reviewed on October 13th at the 2021 Warsaw International Film Festival – Competition 1-2 Section. Add into the mix how it immediately proves itself with its cinematography, production design and faultlessly scouted locations, and it makes for one of the more bewitching revolutions we can bear witness to.
The payoff is rousing thanks to a refreshingly humane treatment of each character, skittish humour and expressive performances. In Limbo is a welcome disruption of formulaic coming-of-age stories. Not merely grounded in realism, Khant’s vision of youth reflects our subjective outlooks. A harmonious colour palette, lush lightning, detailed interior design, all contribute to its distinctive visuals, resulting in a film that’s crafted but still breathes life: it seems to match our memories and retroactive ideas of teenagehood. Natalya Makarova’s alert cinematographic work transports us inside the teenagers’ world. Theirs is a project that starts in a peripheral bistro where Sasha declares a ‘revolution’ (accordingly, a close-up of the customers’ and staff’ apprehensive looks follows) and progresses as a resounding, subversive project of social system disruption that will end in pitiful and violent circumstances somewhere in the quiet seclusion of the frosty Russian forests. What will eventually follow is elating mischief, inspired naughtiness like in the scene when the couple invades a market in youthful fervor that’s contagious to the audience, stealing every piece of clothing they can get their hands on. Danny sometimes follows in her footsteps, other times leads the way, but as a rule, he co-exists with Sasha, and it does take appreciation of the storytelling craft to entwine their stories in such a balanced way. Shots like the one of her driving a wrecked Range Rover as Danny naps in the passenger’s seat testify to the film’s commitment to erase traditional gender roles. Soon enough, Sasha will rightfully join the ranks of charismatic and fleshed-out heroines, the resolute Lady Birds of cinema.
In a first vivid example of role reversal, Danny asks Sasha to take him with her – he’s in love. Victor is fuming and his reaction is a final breaking point for Sasha, who decides to escape. The teenagers meet at a house party, have sex, and are caught in the act by her parents. Danny’s mother, the familiar figure of your Avon lady who lives in a flower-print camouflaged flat nearby, is smothering her son with attentiveness and quivery affection.
Her existence is one overshadowed by the presence of strict stepfather Victor (Konstantin Gatsalov), a policeman who seems to always be at the end of his tether. The screenplay, co-written by Khant and Vladislav Malakhov, tells the story of two fifteen-year-olds, Sasha (Jenia Vinogradova) and Danny (Igor Ivanov), both living within stifling family dynamics. What elevates Khant’s work above your average coming-of-age drama is the inkling of political awareness manifesting itself throughout the film.
The relevance of tragic teenage love story is packaged with a touch of modernity in Alexander Khant’s second feature film In Limbo, an emotionally-charged and emotion-eliciting portrayal of rebellious teenagers in love which tugs at your heartstrings at all the right moments. Fetch the Bolt Cutters: Khant Crafts a Story of Liberation, Love and Loss
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