Countdown: Day 2 of 7
SEBASTIÁN REA: Sudden Strangers
Director: Sebastián Rea (from Ecuador)
Screenwriters: Rea; Wilberto Rivera, Jr.
Editors: Matthew Charof; Rea
Synopsis: A narrative film set in NYC exploring the increase of domestic shootings in the United States of America.
Screenwriters: Rea; Wilberto Rivera, Jr.
Editors: Matthew Charof; Rea
Synopsis: A narrative film set in NYC exploring the increase of domestic shootings in the United States of America.
· How would you categorize your film—is it a social thriller? It’s important that films tell a story that is relevant. Films can be entertaining. But it’s good to have a film that makes you reflect on life and society. I want it to be a direct analysis of how and where you’re living. We live in a privileged society and often in a bubble. We don’t wake up in the morning and have to fear what’s happening outside of our window. I want to jolt the audience and make them feel uncomfortable and this happens everywhere. [Rea is shown at right with Tío Louie in the photo above.]
· How did you cast Emmanuel Rodríguez for the lead role in the film? He was a friend first. He was an actor who wanted to do something bigger than was available to him. I wanted to work with him. We also wanted to get to the bottom of who Adam was and future generations of kids. [Rodríguez is shown above in a scene from Sudden Strangers.]· How did you cast the mom in the film? Lorraine Vélez played the mom. She came from a NY trade publication, Backstage. She brought something very true to the character and she connected with Emmanuel, who played her son and I wanted to bring that energy to the screen.
· How do you feel about your film going to Cannes? I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to screen this film there and this will be a great stepping-stone, as well as for my cast and crew and to share this story with the world at large. And it’s also about the next film – it’s a constant growth and learning process.
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