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'Sorry, Baby' writer Eva Victor: 'I tried to create a film that I feel like I needed'

'Sorry, Baby' writer Eva Victor: 'I tried to create a film that I feel like I needed'

Summary

"Sorry, Baby" is a new film written, directed, and starring Eva Victor. The movie focuses on the aftermath of a traumatic event and uses humor to explore serious themes. It sold to A24 for around $8 million after creating significant interest at the Sundance Film Festival.

Key Facts

  • "Sorry, Baby" was created by Eva Victor, who wrote, directed, and starred in the film.
  • The film deals with the effects of a traumatic event described as "the bad thing," without showing it on screen.
  • It features a non-linear storyline about a graduate student turned professor named Agnes.
  • The film was bought by A24 for around $8 million after a bidding war.
  • Aside from Eva Victor, the film stars Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges, and Louis Cancelmi.
  • Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins produced the film.
  • It had its first limited release in June and expanded to more theaters later.
  • Eva Victor's style includes humor to lighten the heavy subject matter and reflect the surreal nature of trauma.

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