On July 4, the film distributor “Capella Film” with the informative collaboration of BURO. releases Jordan Scott’s “City of Fear” starring Eric Bana and Sadie Sink. Before us is a psychological investigative film about the mass murder of members of a secret sect. We found 5 reasons not to miss the movie on the big screen.
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A PLOT IMPOSSIBLE TO WAKE UP
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A PLOT IMPOSSIBLE TO WAKE UP
Renowned writer and psychologist Ben Monroe (Eric Bana) is invited to Berlin to help the police investigate the mass murder of members of a secret cult. Soon his 16-year-old daughter Mazzie (Sadie Sink) disappears, having met a charming young man, Martin (Jonas Dassler). To unravel the mystery of her disappearance, Ben will have to understand how the mysterious deaths are connected to his works.
Renowned writer and psychologist Ben Monroe (Eric Bana) is invited to Berlin to help the police investigate the mass murder of members of a secret cult. Soon his 16-year-old daughter Mazzie (Sadie Sink) disappears, having met a charming young man, Martin (Jonas Dassler). To unravel the mystery of his disappearance, Ben will have to understand how the mysterious deaths are connected to his works.
“City of Fear”: 5 reasons to see an investigative thriller with Sadie Sink (photo 1)
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THE HOT TOPIC OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE AND CULTS
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THE HOT TOPIC OF PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE AND CULTS
Ben Monroe is studying the power of collective thinking in Berlin for an upcoming book. In his works he examines the idea of community as the cornerstone of a stable society. However, what happens to a best-selling author when his own daughter disappears? How is it possible that people continue to fall under the influence of cult and sect leaders? Charisma, manipulation, passionate sermons about high world goals like “healing the Earth” – all this is worth knowing about, even if he seems like a skeptical and uninspiring person to you.
Ben Monroe is studying the power of collective thinking in Berlin for an upcoming book. In his works he examines the idea of community as the cornerstone of a stable society. However, what happens to a best-selling author when his own daughter disappears? How is it possible that people continue to fall under the influence of cult and sect leaders? Charisma, manipulation, passionate sermons about high world goals like “healing the Earth” – all this is worth knowing about, even if he seems like a skeptical and uninspiring person to you.
“City of Fear”: 5 reasons to see an investigative thriller with Sadie Sink (photo 2)
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FRESH CAST
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FRESH CAST
The main role in the film was played by Eric Bana, whose career includes dozens of notable film works. His debut in American cinema took place in the action film Black Hawk Down directed by Ridley Scott, where his co-stars were Josh Harnett and Ewan McGregor, and the film itself received several Oscar nominations in 2002. This opened a series of important projects with his participation: “Hulk” by Ang Lee with Jennifer Connolly, “Troy” with Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom, “Munich” by Steven Spielberg with Daniel Craig, “Star Trek” by JJ Abrams with Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana , “The Time Traveler’s Wife” with Rachel McAdams, “Lucky” with Drew Barrymore, “The Other Boleyn Girl” with Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson and many others. Another star in this picture is Sadie Sink. The 21-year-old actress has already managed to make a name for herself despite her young age. She gained worldwide fame for her role in the popular television series Stranger Things, where she played the role of Max, a girl with a complex history and equally complex behavior. In 2022, Sadie starred in the film “The Whale” by Darren Aronofsky, where Brendan Fraser became her co-star, and the film itself received several Oscar nominations and awards.
The main role in the film was played by Eric Bana, whose career includes dozens of notable film works. His debut in American cinema took place in the action film Black Hawk Down directed by Ridley Scott, where his co-stars were Josh Harnett and Ewan McGregor, and the film itself received several Oscar nominations in 2002. This opened a series of important projects with his participation: “Hulk” by Ang Lee with Jennifer Connolly, “Troy” with Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom, “Munich” by Steven Spielberg with Daniel Craig, “Star Trek” by JJ Abrams with Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana , “The Time Traveler’s Wife” with Rachel McAdams, “Lucky” with Drew Barrymore, “The Other Boleyn Girl” with Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson and many others. Another star in this picture is Sadie Sink. The 21-year-old actress has already managed to make a name for herself despite her young age. She gained worldwide fame for her role in the popular television series Stranger Things, where she played the role of Max, a girl with a complex history and equally complex behavior. In 2022, Sadie starred in the film “The Whale” by Darren Aronofsky, where Brendan Fraser became her co-star, and the film itself received several Oscar nominations and awards.
“City of Fear”: 5 reasons to see an investigative thriller with Sadie Sink (photo 3)
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Team RECOGNIZED BY THE WORLD CINEMA INDUSTRY
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Team RECOGNIZED BY THE WORLD CINEMA INDUSTRY
The film was directed and written by Jordan Scott, daughter of director and producer Ridley Scott, who has worked in the media industry for more than 20 years. His film Cracks, starring Eva Green, debuted at the Toronto Film Festival in 2009, Invisible Children (where he co-directed with Emir Kusturica, Spike Lee, Ridley Scott and others) debuted at Venice in 2005, and the short film “Thunder Perfect Mind”, which he directed together with his father, at the Berlin Film Festival. The producer was once again Ridley Scott, whose career is endless: Oscar nominations for The Martian, Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, Thelma and Louise, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for the films “Napoleon”, “House of Gucci” , “. The Martian”, “Gangster”, “Gladiator”, “Thelma and Louise”, “All the Money in the World”, as well as the universal love for the films “Blade Runner”, “Prometheus”, Alien: Covenant.
The film was directed and written by Jordan Scott, daughter of director and producer Ridley Scott, who has worked in the media industry for over 20 years. Her film Cracks, starring Eva Green, debuted at the Toronto Film Festival in 2009, Invisible Children (which she co-directed with Emir Kusturica, Spike Lee, Ridley Scott and others) debuted at Venice in 2005, and the short film “Thunder Perfect Mind,” which she directed with her father, debuted at the Berlin Film Festival. The producer was again Ridley Scott, whose track record is endless: Oscar nominations for The Martian, Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, Thelma and Louise, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for the films “Napoleon,” “House of Gucci,” “. The Martian”, “Gangster”, “Gladiator”, “Thelma and Louise”, “All the Money in the World”, as well as the universal love for the films “Blade Runner”, “Prometheus”, “Alien: Covenant”.
“City of Fear”: 5 reasons to see an investigative thriller with Sadie Sink (photo 4)
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OSCAR WINNING COMPOSER
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OSCAR WINNING COMPOSER
The film’s music was composed by Volker Beltermann, whose work on the soundtrack of Edward Berger’s All Quiet on the Western Front earned him an Oscar. Among his most notable works are the musical accompaniment of the series “Patrick Mallrose” with Benedict Cumberbatch, the films “The Immortal Guard” with Charlize Theron, “Deep Space” with Anna Kendrick, one of the episodes of the series “Black Mirror “. ” (Red Book), “Wo Power of the Elements” by Baltasar Colmacur, “Ammonite” with Kate Winslet (also co-written with O’Halloran and included on the Oscar shortlist) and many others. Therefore, delight from the sound side of the image is guaranteed.
The music for the film was composed by Volker Beltermann, whose work on the soundtrack for Edward Berger’s All Quiet on the Western Front earned him an Oscar. Among his most notable works are the musical accompaniment to the series “Patrick Mallrose” with Benedict Cumberbatch, the films “The Immortal Guard” with Charlize Theron, “Deep Space” with Anna Kendrick, one of the episodes of the series “Black Mirror” (Red Book), “Wo Power of the Elements” by Baltasar Colmacur, “Ammonite” with Kate Winslet (also co-written with O’Halloran and included in the shortlist for an Oscar) and many others. Therefore, delight from the sound side of the picture is guaranteed.
“City of Fear”: 5 reasons to see an investigative thriller with Sadie Sink (photo 5)
