Georgian filmmaker Ana Urushadze, whose debut “Scary Mother” won best first feature at the Locarno Film Festival in 2017, is readying her anticipated sophomore feature, “Supporting Role.” The writer-director is presenting the film this week in the works-in-progress section of CineLink Industry Days, the industry arm of the Sarajevo Film Festival.
The film follows a once-famous star of Georgian cinema, who — triggered by a casting session with a young female director — embarks on a bizarre and fatalistic odyssey of self-transformation. Accustomed to playing charming heroic protagonists, he is insulted by the offer of a supporting role. But gradually, without realizing it himself, he starts getting into character and seemingly unconsciously accepts the role he has been offered to play.
Speaking to Variety in Sarajevo, Urushadze explained that the film was inspired by the auditions for her first feature, when she was searching for an elderly man to play the role of the protagonist’s father.
The film follows a once-famous star of Georgian cinema, who — triggered by a casting session with a young female director — embarks on a bizarre and fatalistic odyssey of self-transformation. Accustomed to playing charming heroic protagonists, he is insulted by the offer of a supporting role. But gradually, without realizing it himself, he starts getting into character and seemingly unconsciously accepts the role he has been offered to play.
Speaking to Variety in Sarajevo, Urushadze explained that the film was inspired by the auditions for her first feature, when she was searching for an elderly man to play the role of the protagonist’s father.
- 8/19/2024
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Sarajevo’s CineLink Presents Latest Projects From Directors of ‘Godless,’ ‘Viktoria,’ ‘Scary Mother’
During the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival (Aug. 16 to 23), CineLink, the festival’s industry program, will present its work-in-progress showcase. This includes eight feature-length fiction and one documentary film in the production or post-production stages from Southeast Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
Among those competing are Alisa Kovalenko, who was in competition in Sarajevo last year for “We Will Not Fade Away,” which also screened at the Berlinale; Adrian Sitaru, named best director at Locarno with “Best Intentions“; Tarik Aktas, who took best emerging director at Locarno with “Dead Horse Nebula”; Ralitza Petrova, winner of the Golden Leopard for best film at Locarno with “Godless“; Maya Vitkova, who competed at Sundance with “Viktoria“; and Ana Urushadze, who took best first feature at Locarno for “Scary Mother.”
The projects will be presented to funders, sales agents, distributors, broadcasters and festival programmers with the aim of driving forward their completion and boosting their distribution chances.
Among those competing are Alisa Kovalenko, who was in competition in Sarajevo last year for “We Will Not Fade Away,” which also screened at the Berlinale; Adrian Sitaru, named best director at Locarno with “Best Intentions“; Tarik Aktas, who took best emerging director at Locarno with “Dead Horse Nebula”; Ralitza Petrova, winner of the Golden Leopard for best film at Locarno with “Godless“; Maya Vitkova, who competed at Sundance with “Viktoria“; and Ana Urushadze, who took best first feature at Locarno for “Scary Mother.”
The projects will be presented to funders, sales agents, distributors, broadcasters and festival programmers with the aim of driving forward their completion and boosting their distribution chances.
- 8/12/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Nine feature-length projects in the CineLink Work in Progress selection of Sarajevo Film Festival include the new feature from Ukrainian filmmaker Alisa Kovalenko.
Kovalenko will present Frontline, a documentary filmed during her four-month stint in the Ukrainian army following the increased Russian invasion in February 2022.
Scroll down for the full list of Work in Progress projects
The project has previously participated in Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival’s Inspiration Forum, and the IDFA Forum, both in 2022.
It is produced by Kasia Kuczynska for Poland’s Haka Films, with Monica Hellstrom of Strom Pictures as co-producer.
Kovalenko has previously directed...
Kovalenko will present Frontline, a documentary filmed during her four-month stint in the Ukrainian army following the increased Russian invasion in February 2022.
Scroll down for the full list of Work in Progress projects
The project has previously participated in Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival’s Inspiration Forum, and the IDFA Forum, both in 2022.
It is produced by Kasia Kuczynska for Poland’s Haka Films, with Monica Hellstrom of Strom Pictures as co-producer.
Kovalenko has previously directed...
- 8/3/2024
- ScreenDaily
Principal photography has ended on Georgian writer-director Ana Urushadze’s second film, “Supporting Role.” The first images have been released.
It follows on from the success of Urushadze’s 2017 debut “Scary Mother,” which premiered and won best first feature at Locarno Film Festival before going on to pick up the top prize in Sarajevo. It was nominated for the European Film Academy’s Discovery Award and was Georgia’s entry for the 90th Academy Awards.
The story of “Supporting Role” follows a once-famous star of Georgian cinema, who – triggered by a casting session with a young female director – embarks on a bizarre and fatalistic odyssey of self-transformation. Accustomed to playing charming heroic protagonists, he is insulted by the offer of a supporting role. But gradually, without realizing it himself, he starts getting into character and seemingly unconsciously accepts the role he has been offered to play.
The film stars Dato Bakhtadze,...
It follows on from the success of Urushadze’s 2017 debut “Scary Mother,” which premiered and won best first feature at Locarno Film Festival before going on to pick up the top prize in Sarajevo. It was nominated for the European Film Academy’s Discovery Award and was Georgia’s entry for the 90th Academy Awards.
The story of “Supporting Role” follows a once-famous star of Georgian cinema, who – triggered by a casting session with a young female director – embarks on a bizarre and fatalistic odyssey of self-transformation. Accustomed to playing charming heroic protagonists, he is insulted by the offer of a supporting role. But gradually, without realizing it himself, he starts getting into character and seemingly unconsciously accepts the role he has been offered to play.
The film stars Dato Bakhtadze,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Everyone involved in the making of “Shindisi” was affected by what happened in Georgia in 2008, and thus invested in director Dito Tsintsadze’s mission: to remind the world of what happened — and is still happening — to their country.
“This creeping invasion is going on every week…every day. The border is moving meter by meter. No one knows what to do because any act of resistance could trigger another full Russian occupation.”
Inspired by true events, “Shindisi” follows a handful of residents in the Georgian village of the same name, who decide not to evacuate after news comes that the Russian military is preparing to invade. The villagers come to the aid of Georgian soldiers ambushed by a Russian general who has decided to ignore the news that ceasefire negotiations were underway.
Also Read: Director of 'Wolkenbruch' Talks About Breaking the Fourth Wall, Jewish Style
Playing to acclaim at the Warsaw and Shanghai film festivals,...
“This creeping invasion is going on every week…every day. The border is moving meter by meter. No one knows what to do because any act of resistance could trigger another full Russian occupation.”
Inspired by true events, “Shindisi” follows a handful of residents in the Georgian village of the same name, who decide not to evacuate after news comes that the Russian military is preparing to invade. The villagers come to the aid of Georgian soldiers ambushed by a Russian general who has decided to ignore the news that ceasefire negotiations were underway.
Also Read: Director of 'Wolkenbruch' Talks About Breaking the Fourth Wall, Jewish Style
Playing to acclaim at the Warsaw and Shanghai film festivals,...
- 11/7/2019
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Which film will follow on from ‘Roma’ in winning the prize?
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.
- 9/3/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Which film will follow on from ‘Roma’ in winning the prize?
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.
- 9/2/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Which film will follow on from ‘Roma’ in winning the prize?
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.
- 8/30/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Which film will follow on from ‘Roma’ in winning the prize?
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.
- 8/29/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Which film will follow on from ‘Roma’ in winning the prize?
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track, and can include animated and documentary features.
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track, and can include animated and documentary features.
- 8/29/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Which film will follow on from ‘Roma’ in winning the prize?
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track, and can include animated and documentary features.
Submissions for the best international feature film award at the 2020 Academy Awards have started to come in, and Screen is keeping a running list of each film below.
This is the first year the award will be given under the new name of ‘best international feature film’, after a change in April from ‘foreign-language film’.
The eligibility rules remain the same: an international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture produced outside the Us with a predominantly non-English dialogue track, and can include animated and documentary features.
- 8/29/2019
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
The Darkest Hour
Stars: Emile Hirsch, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Joel Kinnaman, Veronika Vernadskaya, Dato Bakhtadze | Written by Jon Spaihts | Directed by Chris Gorak
A sci-fi take on end of the world movies such as I Am Legend which replaces zombies with invisible alien invaders, The Darkest Hour sees software designers Sean (Hirsch) and Ben (Minghella) journey to Moscow where they hope to sell a new social networking concept to the Russian market. When their business plans turn sour they commiserate in the company of the beautiful Anne (Taylor) and Natalie (Thirlby), before noticing strange apparitions in the sky. Wonder turns to horror, however, when the city is suddenly overrun by invisible forces that disintegrate any life form on approach!
A co-production between the Us and Russia, The Darkest Hour is yet another production from the prolific Timur Bekmambetov that, at least on paper, sounds like an awesome idea – strange electrical aliens,...
Stars: Emile Hirsch, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Joel Kinnaman, Veronika Vernadskaya, Dato Bakhtadze | Written by Jon Spaihts | Directed by Chris Gorak
A sci-fi take on end of the world movies such as I Am Legend which replaces zombies with invisible alien invaders, The Darkest Hour sees software designers Sean (Hirsch) and Ben (Minghella) journey to Moscow where they hope to sell a new social networking concept to the Russian market. When their business plans turn sour they commiserate in the company of the beautiful Anne (Taylor) and Natalie (Thirlby), before noticing strange apparitions in the sky. Wonder turns to horror, however, when the city is suddenly overrun by invisible forces that disintegrate any life form on approach!
A co-production between the Us and Russia, The Darkest Hour is yet another production from the prolific Timur Bekmambetov that, at least on paper, sounds like an awesome idea – strange electrical aliens,...
- 6/1/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Sci-fi horror tale 'The Darkest Hour' follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. To celebrate the 21 May 3D Blu-ray and DVD release here in the UK we have a special Alien Survival Handbook for you to check out which features 10 Dos and Dont's when faced with an alien invasion! 'The Darkest Hour' stars Emile Hirsch ('Speed Racer'), Rachael Taylor ('Shutter'), Olivia Thirlby, Joel Kinnaman, Max Minghella ('The Social Network'), Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Pyotr Fyodorov and Nikolay Efremov...
- 5/22/2012
- Horror Asylum
Two clips from Christmas’ feel good film of the year, “The Darkest Hour”. If, you know, you’re into aliens invading and vaporizing us, that is. If you’re not, then well, this is probably not the feel-good film of the year you were waiting for. Maybe David Fincher’s “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” will suffice? I hear that one’s full of holiday joy and cheer. Anyhoo. Check out two clips from the upcoming film below. The plot? Young, pretty American people get stuck in Moscow during an alien invasion. Much running, cultural clashing, and alien vaporizin’ commence. Ah, the Holidays, you gotta love’em. Or possibly not. The whole killing aliens element has been known to dampen the spirits, I’ve heard. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Nikolay Efremov and directed by Chris Gorak.
- 12/14/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Summit has released a new official trailer for their upcoming alien invasion movie “The Darkest Hour”, which is, well, basically the same trailer as the last two, except this one is only a minute long. I guess that sorta makes it new. Or something. Feel free to skip it, though, nothing really new to see here. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, and Nikolay Efremov. Chris Gorak directs the invasion December 25, 2011. Get more images and videos in our “The Darkest Hour” preview page...
- 12/7/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
We have added the new second movie trailer Summit Entertainment's Christmas Day sci-fi release, "The Darkest Hour." Directed by Chris Gorak's (Right at Your Door) the apocalyptic thriller stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Pyotr Fyodorov and Nikolay Efremov.Watch the second trailer for "The Darkest Hour" below;"The Darkest Hour" is released on 2D and 3D screens across the Us from December 25th and the UK from January 13th, 2012. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of...
- 12/7/2011
- by Anthony Pearson
- Monsters and Critics
It is a little startling to see a new trailer for The Darkest Hour on Apple, since I keep forgetting it isn’t a straight-to-dvd or SyFy release. But I’m continually surprised when they pop up, and today delivers one of those surprises. Summit Entertainment has released a new trailer for the film from Wanted helmer Timur Bekmambetov‘s and director Chris Gorak. The first trailer wasn’t strong, an neither were the latest international trailer and TV spot.
This latest piece is only a touch better since it clocks in around a minute. The effects continue to look like something out of a low-rate videogame and a compelling story seems nearly non-existent. Check out the new trailer below for the film starring Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor as well as Russian actors Gosha Kutsenko, Dato Bakhtadze, Nikolai Yefremov and Arthur Smolyaninov.
Synopsis:
The Darkest Hour...
This latest piece is only a touch better since it clocks in around a minute. The effects continue to look like something out of a low-rate videogame and a compelling story seems nearly non-existent. Check out the new trailer below for the film starring Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor as well as Russian actors Gosha Kutsenko, Dato Bakhtadze, Nikolai Yefremov and Arthur Smolyaninov.
Synopsis:
The Darkest Hour...
- 12/6/2011
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
A handful of new TV spots for Chris Gorak’s upcoming alien-invasion flick “The Darkest Hour” have been released for your alien-invadin’ enjoyment. Take a look below — or run for your lives. They’re evil, you know, these alien invaders. Kill your dog, vaporize your girlfriend evil. I mean, the girlfriend, I can understand, but come on, leave the dog alone! The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Nikolay Efremov, and attacking December 25, 2011. Get more images and videos in our “The Darkest Hour” preview page...
- 12/2/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
If you still don’t “get” that invading aliens can be hazardous to your health (as well as your lifespan), then these very helpful signs from Summit Entertainment will really drive the point home. Basically, alien invaders = run for you life. Not exactly original, since you’ve seen them from “District 9″ and even “Monsters” already. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Nikolay Efremov and directed by Chris Gorak. Beware December 25, 2011. Get more images and videos in our “The Darkest Hour” preview page...
- 11/30/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
It doesn’t feel like Christmas unless you are fighting off aliens in Moscow. At least, that is what Summit Entertainment thinks. Instead of a release late this summer, they pushed back Wanted helmer Timur Bekmambetov‘s alien invasion actioner The Darkest Hour, directed by Chris Gorak to Christmas day. The first trailer wasn’t good, and today we have a new international trailer and TV spot that don’t help.
The effects look cheesy and the production value looks surprisingly low. I could see myself renting this down the road, but with so many enticing options at the theaters this holiday, this is near the bottom of the list. Check them both out below for the film starring Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor as well as Russian actors Gosha Kutsenko, Dato Bakhtadze, Nikolai Yefremov and Arthur Smolyaninov.
Trailer:
TV Spot:
Synopsis:
The Darkest Hour is the...
The effects look cheesy and the production value looks surprisingly low. I could see myself renting this down the road, but with so many enticing options at the theaters this holiday, this is near the bottom of the list. Check them both out below for the film starring Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor as well as Russian actors Gosha Kutsenko, Dato Bakhtadze, Nikolai Yefremov and Arthur Smolyaninov.
Trailer:
TV Spot:
Synopsis:
The Darkest Hour is the...
- 11/23/2011
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Dialogue. Who needs it, right? This latest trailer for Summit’s sci-fi alien invasion (in Moscow, no less) movie certainly doesn’t need any of that stinkin’ talkin’. The trailer is all about the action, the score, and more action. You’d probably be lost if you hadn’t already seen the first trailer, or read the synopsis below. Lucky for you, you came prepared. Now enjoy the excellent score and the plentiful action. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Nikolay Efremov and directed by Chris Gorak.
- 11/20/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Poster for Chris Gorak's The Darkest Hour, starring Emile Hirsch and Olivia Thirlby Check out another cool poster for the Tom Jacobson and Timur Bekmambetov-produced science fiction actioner. The Darkest Hour is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects. The PG-13 rated thriller opens December 25th and is scripted by6 Jon Spaihts from the story by Les Bohem, M.T. Ahern and Spaihts. Also in the cast are Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman, Max Minghella and Dato Bakhtadze.
- 11/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The Darkest Hour theatrical movie poster
Poster for Chris Gorak's The Darkest Hour, starring Emile Hirsch and Olivia Thirlby Check out another cool poster for the Tom Jacobson and Timur Bekmambetov-produced science fiction actioner. The Darkest Hour is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects. The PG-13 rated thriller opens December 25th and is scripted by6 Jon Spaihts from the story by Les Bohem, M.T. Ahern and Spaihts. Also in the cast are Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman, Max Minghella and Dato Bakhtadze.
- 11/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Poster for Chris Gorak's The Darkest Hour, starring Emile Hirsch and Olivia Thirlby Check out another cool poster for the Tom Jacobson and Timur Bekmambetov-produced science fiction actioner. The Darkest Hour is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects. The PG-13 rated thriller opens December 25th and is scripted by6 Jon Spaihts from the story by Les Bohem, M.T. Ahern and Spaihts. Also in the cast are Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman, Max Minghella and Dato Bakhtadze.
- 11/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Summit Entertainment has released the above motion poster for the upcoming science fiction film, The Darkest Hour.
The movie follows the struggle of five young adults who are stranded in Moscow after a worldwide attack on the planet by a race of violent, energy-craving, invisible aliens who – as the motion poster shows – have no regard for human life.
Directed by Chris Gorak and written by Jon Spaights, The Darkes Hour stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Dato Bakhtadze and Pyotr Fyodorov.
Here’s a look at the trailer for the film:
The Darkest Hour will be released on December 25th, 2011.
The movie follows the struggle of five young adults who are stranded in Moscow after a worldwide attack on the planet by a race of violent, energy-craving, invisible aliens who – as the motion poster shows – have no regard for human life.
Directed by Chris Gorak and written by Jon Spaights, The Darkes Hour stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Dato Bakhtadze and Pyotr Fyodorov.
Here’s a look at the trailer for the film:
The Darkest Hour will be released on December 25th, 2011.
- 9/15/2011
- by Barrett
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
A new motion poster has been unveiled for Chris Gorak's new 3D alien-invasion flick 'The Darkest Hour'. Emile Hirsch ('Speed Racer'), the stunning Rachael Taylor -below ('Shutter'), Olivia Thirlby, Joel Kinnaman, Max Minghella ('The Social Network'), Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov and Pyotr Fyodorov, Nikolay Efremov all star in the Russia based thriller which is being produced by 'Wanted' and 'Night Watch' helmer Timur Bekmambetov. Check out the cool new poster below....
- 9/15/2011
- Horror Asylum
Yeah, I’m pretty bleh on these motion posters. I just don’t see the point. It’s not that I’m against progress or anything, but what exactly is the point of having a poster that, you know, moves? The folks behind “Conan” put out a bunch of these a few months ago, and each one was dumber than the rest. But hey, at least this one for Chris Gorak’s “The Darkest Hour” has a hot chick getting vaporized. That’s kinda cool, I guess. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Starring Rachael Taylor, Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman,...
- 9/14/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
We have added the thrilling first trailer for Summit Entertainment's and visionary director Chris Gorak's (Right at Your Door) upcoming sci-fi alien invasion movie "The Darkest Hour." The film stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, Pyotr Fyodorov and Nikolay Efremov.Watch the trailer below in HD"The Darkest Hour" is released on 2D and 3D screens across the Us from December 23rd and the UK from January 13th, 2012.A group of Americans vacationing in Moscow must fight for their survival when an alien invasion occurs. This is not your typical alien invasion movie, as these menacing enemies are invisible to the naked eye.
- 8/3/2011
- by Anthony Pearson
- Monsters and Critics
Summit Entertainment has released the first trailer for sci-fi thriller “The Darkest Hour“, which is directed by Chris Gorak, produced by Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) and stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Rachael Taylor, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman and Dato Bakhtadze.
The Darkest Hour is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects.
Director Chris Gorak is best known as the art director on Fight Club and Minority Report. Summit Entertainment is distributing the film in the states while Fox International is handling international.
The Darkest Hour will hit theaters in 3D and 2D on December 23, 2011.
Check out the trailer below and be sure to let us know what you think.
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The Darkest Hour is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects.
Director Chris Gorak is best known as the art director on Fight Club and Minority Report. Summit Entertainment is distributing the film in the states while Fox International is handling international.
The Darkest Hour will hit theaters in 3D and 2D on December 23, 2011.
Check out the trailer below and be sure to let us know what you think.
Check out the latest news for the upcoming movies...
- 8/3/2011
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
During Comic Con, we had images, we had concept art and the only thing missing was the trailer! Now, courtesy of Apple, Summit Entertainment have released the trailer for their movie which is directed by Chris Gorak and stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Rachael Taylor, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman and Dato Bakhtadze.
The Darkest Hour is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects.
I’m looking forward to this one even more now after seeing the trailer. It’s nice to see a movie like this taking place in somewhere other than the Us too!Even Alsations aren’t safe from this energy sucking monster!
Only problem is The Darkest Hour is released in the UK 13th January so a while to wait yet!
The Darkest Hour is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects.
I’m looking forward to this one even more now after seeing the trailer. It’s nice to see a movie like this taking place in somewhere other than the Us too!Even Alsations aren’t safe from this energy sucking monster!
Only problem is The Darkest Hour is released in the UK 13th January so a while to wait yet!
- 8/3/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The very first post I did for the 2011 Comic Con showed Emile Hirsch in Red Square for his new movie, The Darkest Hour. As well ass Hirsch, the movie stars Olivia Thirlby, Rachael Taylor, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze and is directed by Chris Gorak. It’s set for release in the UK January 13th 2012.
Synopsis: The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak.
Here we have a few new concept art images ahead of a trailer which we think is imminent.
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Synopsis: The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak.
Here we have a few new concept art images ahead of a trailer which we think is imminent.
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Source: Bloody Disgusting...
- 7/24/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The alien invasion flick The Darkest Hour looks to be among the more unique and interesting forays into that particular sub-genre. And after Summit Entertainment's Comic-Con exhibition today, those earliest perceptions are looking dead on.
The story centers around friends Emile Hirsch and Max Minghella, who find themselves in Russia when the entire city goes completely dark. It's quickly revealed that it's not just Moscow suffering a blackout, however, and that the entire word is without power.
Our resident aliens are electricity-based creatures, invisible unless they're ready to pounce. It's only in that moment before the attack that power returns to the immediate vicinity, giving their victims a brief fighting chance. Our survivors realize this and gather light bulbs as a means of warning.
Aliens take over, our energy resources are depleted and a group of underground resistance fighters vow to push back the invaders with scientific technology. The...
The story centers around friends Emile Hirsch and Max Minghella, who find themselves in Russia when the entire city goes completely dark. It's quickly revealed that it's not just Moscow suffering a blackout, however, and that the entire word is without power.
Our resident aliens are electricity-based creatures, invisible unless they're ready to pounce. It's only in that moment before the attack that power returns to the immediate vicinity, giving their victims a brief fighting chance. Our survivors realize this and gather light bulbs as a means of warning.
Aliens take over, our energy resources are depleted and a group of underground resistance fighters vow to push back the invaders with scientific technology. The...
- 7/23/2011
- by Masked Slasher
- DreadCentral.com
Summit Entertainment has released the first official image from the Timur Bekmambetov-produced, Chris Gorak-directed, and Moscow-set alien invasion movie “The Darkest Hour”. The first pic features star Speed Racer himself, Emile Hirsch hiding from, we presume, some alien menace. The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak. Hirsch co-stars with Rachael Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze, Yuriy Kutsenko, Artur Smolyaninov, and Nikolay Efremov. The darkest hour begins December 23,...
- 7/20/2011
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
With Comic Con now gearing up to begin with a bang, we’re going to get lots more trailers, posters and images over the next few days so keep your eyes peeled! Summit Entertainment have just sent us the first image from The Darkest Hour.
The movie stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Rachael Taylor, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze and is directed by Chris Gorak. It’s set for release in the UK January 13th 2012.
Synopsis: The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak.
In this first image, we get to see the main star, Emile Hirsch in Mosow’s Red Square. We’ve also...
The movie stars Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Rachael Taylor, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Dato Bakhtadze and is directed by Chris Gorak. It’s set for release in the UK January 13th 2012.
Synopsis: The Darkest Hour follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The 3D action-thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects from the minds of visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch) and director Chris Gorak.
In this first image, we get to see the main star, Emile Hirsch in Mosow’s Red Square. We’ve also...
- 7/20/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
I’ve been waiting to see anything from Chris Gorak‘s The Darkest Hour. Produced by Wanted helmer Timur Bekmambetov, the alien invasion flick features two of my favorite young actors, Olivia Thirlby and Emile Hirsch (in his first role since the disappointing Taking Woodstock). It looks like we’ll all have to wait a bit longer.
Originally set for August 5th, Summit has now pushed the thriller to December 23rd, 2011. One could bet this had to do with the James Franco-led Rise of the Apes moving back to summer, next to the slot The Darkest Hour previously held. That move also caused The Smurfs to go back a week to the end of July.
The 3D film also stars Russian actors Gosha Kutsenko, Dato Bakhtadze, Nikolai Yefremov and Arthur Smolyaninov. It tells “the story of five young Americans who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive after extratrerrestials take aim at Earth.
Originally set for August 5th, Summit has now pushed the thriller to December 23rd, 2011. One could bet this had to do with the James Franco-led Rise of the Apes moving back to summer, next to the slot The Darkest Hour previously held. That move also caused The Smurfs to go back a week to the end of July.
The 3D film also stars Russian actors Gosha Kutsenko, Dato Bakhtadze, Nikolai Yefremov and Arthur Smolyaninov. It tells “the story of five young Americans who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive after extratrerrestials take aim at Earth.
- 4/2/2011
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
The Darkest Hour is Summit's 3D alien attack thriller that started shooting in Moscow earlier this summer. The film's title came true in an unlikely manner, however, and production was shut down due to overwhelming smog from nearby forest fires. Now the production is back on track, so Emile Hirsch and Olivia Thirlby can get back to work. That's right -- Hirsch and Thirlby, a fairly unlikely duo for a film about " five young Americans who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack." Also in the film are Max Minghella and Russian actors Gosha Kutsenko, Dato Bakhtadze, Nikolai Yefremov and Arthur Smolyaninov. Timur Bekmambetov is producing and Chris Gorak directs.[THR] Previously: Gorak and Josh Zetumer revised the original script penned by M.T. Ahern and Leslie Bohem with revisions by Jon Spaihts. Gorak started as an art director on Tombstone, later working...
- 9/18/2010
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
Moscow – The shooting of "The Darkest Hour," the first American 3D production to film in Russia, has been resumed, New Regency and Summit Entertainment said Thursday.
Production on "The Darkest Hour" originally began on July 18, but was suspended three weeks later due to heavy smog from peat-bog and forest fires around the Russian capital, which shrouded Moscow and the vicinity, making filming in the city impossible.
"Filming was put on hold to allow conditions to stabilize before resuming production, which features extensive exterior shooting of the famous capital city," New Regency and Summit said at the time, adding that the unforeseen delay would not going to affect the film's release date.
The film, produced by Tom Jacobson and Timur Bekmambetov and directed by Chris Gorak, is the story of five young Americans who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. "The Darkest Hour...
Production on "The Darkest Hour" originally began on July 18, but was suspended three weeks later due to heavy smog from peat-bog and forest fires around the Russian capital, which shrouded Moscow and the vicinity, making filming in the city impossible.
"Filming was put on hold to allow conditions to stabilize before resuming production, which features extensive exterior shooting of the famous capital city," New Regency and Summit said at the time, adding that the unforeseen delay would not going to affect the film's release date.
The film, produced by Tom Jacobson and Timur Bekmambetov and directed by Chris Gorak, is the story of five young Americans who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. "The Darkest Hour...
- 9/16/2010
- by By Vladimir Kozlov
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Moscow -- The shooting of "The Darkest Hour," the first American 3D production to film in Russia, has been resumed, New Regency and Summit Entertainment said in a press release.
Production on "The Darkest Hour" originally began on July 18, but was suspended three weeks later due to heavy smog from forest fires around the Russian capital, which shrouded Moscow and the vicinity, making filming in the city impossible.
"Filming was put on hold to allow conditions to stabilize before resuming production, which features extensive exterior shooting of the famous capital city," New Regency and Summit said at the time, adding that the unforeseen delay would not going to affect the release date of "The Darkest Hour."
The film, produced by Tom Jacobson and Timur Bekmambetov and directed by Chris Gorak, is the story of five young Americans who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.
Production on "The Darkest Hour" originally began on July 18, but was suspended three weeks later due to heavy smog from forest fires around the Russian capital, which shrouded Moscow and the vicinity, making filming in the city impossible.
"Filming was put on hold to allow conditions to stabilize before resuming production, which features extensive exterior shooting of the famous capital city," New Regency and Summit said at the time, adding that the unforeseen delay would not going to affect the release date of "The Darkest Hour."
The film, produced by Tom Jacobson and Timur Bekmambetov and directed by Chris Gorak, is the story of five young Americans who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.
- 9/16/2010
- by By Vladimir Kozlov
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Filming of "The Darkest Hour" has resumed, said a press release from Summit Entertainment and New Regency. Production on the first American 3D production to film in Russia, originally started on July 18th, but was however suspended after three weeks due to heavy smog from forest fires around Moscow which made filming in the city an impossible task. Tom Jacobson and Timur Bekmambetov produce the film helmed by Chris Gorak. Story tells of five young Americans who find themselves stranded in Moscow during an attack by aliens, and fight to survive. Starring are Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman, Gosha Kutsenko, Dato Bakhtadze, Nikolai Yefremov and Arthur Smolyaninov.
- 9/16/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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