New film by Ari Aster «Eddington»: a satire on modern problems of America
18 may 2025 в 22:13
Ari Aster, the visionary director of films like «Hereditary» and «Midsommar», - returns with the film «Eddington», - a provocative contemporary western exploring deep societal divisions in modern America during the pandemic era. The film will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025 and has already garnered both praise and criticism for its bold satire and timely themes.
At a press conference in Cannes, Aster described the film as a response to the «state of fear and anxiety about the world», - reflecting his concerns about the breakdown of social bonds in modern society. He stated, «We are going down a dangerous path and an experiment that has gone wrong», - emphasizing the film’s exploration of divisions and misinformation that have become characteristic of recent years.
The film’s plot unfolds in May 2020 in the fictional town of Eddington, New Mexico, and depicts the escalating feud between a sheriff who refuses to wear a mask (Joaquin Phoenix) and a progressive mayor (Pedro Pascal) who stokes tensions in society during the chaos of a global crisis. As personal and political boundaries blur, the town becomes a microcosm for the cracks tearing through America during the pandemic.
The film is scheduled to be released in American theaters on July 18, 2025, with distribution by A24.
Alongside Phoenix and Pascal, the cast also includes Emma Stone as the emotionally unstable wife of the sheriff, and Austin Butler as a charismatic conspiracy theorist fueling paranoia in the town. Rounding out the ensemble are Luke Grimes as Guy, the sheriff’s deputy; Deirdre O’Connell as Donna, the sheriff’s mother-in-law; Michael Ward as Michael, a young intern in the department; Clifton Collins Jr. as Lodge, a local resident caught in the escalating tensions; and William Belleau as Officer Butterfly Jimenez.
The film «Eddington» will be exclusively released in American theaters in July. There is currently no confirmed release date for streaming platforms. However, considering A24's distribution history, the film may become available on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Hulu a few months after its theatrical release
At a press conference in Cannes, Aster described the film as a response to the «state of fear and anxiety about the world», - reflecting his concerns about the breakdown of social bonds in modern society. He stated, «We are going down a dangerous path and an experiment that has gone wrong», - emphasizing the film’s exploration of divisions and misinformation that have become characteristic of recent years.
The film’s plot unfolds in May 2020 in the fictional town of Eddington, New Mexico, and depicts the escalating feud between a sheriff who refuses to wear a mask (Joaquin Phoenix) and a progressive mayor (Pedro Pascal) who stokes tensions in society during the chaos of a global crisis. As personal and political boundaries blur, the town becomes a microcosm for the cracks tearing through America during the pandemic.
The film is scheduled to be released in American theaters on July 18, 2025, with distribution by A24.
Alongside Phoenix and Pascal, the cast also includes Emma Stone as the emotionally unstable wife of the sheriff, and Austin Butler as a charismatic conspiracy theorist fueling paranoia in the town. Rounding out the ensemble are Luke Grimes as Guy, the sheriff’s deputy; Deirdre O’Connell as Donna, the sheriff’s mother-in-law; Michael Ward as Michael, a young intern in the department; Clifton Collins Jr. as Lodge, a local resident caught in the escalating tensions; and William Belleau as Officer Butterfly Jimenez.
The film «Eddington» will be exclusively released in American theaters in July. There is currently no confirmed release date for streaming platforms. However, considering A24's distribution history, the film may become available on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Hulu a few months after its theatrical release
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