@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
'The Statement’ is a wedge of realism; cold and current. A one-act play, with four characters locked in their own battle for control, and with the morality of their actions: they have been tasked with fueling a conflict in a distant country. Now, being asked to take responsibility for their actions in order to exonerate their superiors, a conflict is rising within their department. Writer - Johnathon Young. Choreographer - Crystal Pite.
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Key Crew
DirectorChristophe Winckel
WriterJohnathon Young
Cinematographycharles sautreuil
ComposerOwen Belton
Production DesignJay Gower Taylor
Produced by
Nederlands Dans TheaterLa Belle Télé
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
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Meg Roe
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Colleen Wheeler
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Andrew Wheeler
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Johnathon Young
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Jon Bond
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Aram Hasler
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Rena Narumi
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Roger Van Der Poel
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