Key Takeaways:
– Harmony Korine’s new film “Baby Invasion” had a polarized reception at Venice Film Festival.
– The film is an interactive thriller shot in a first-person shooter perspective using body cams.
– Real-life home invaders were cast to lend authenticity to the filming.
– Despite its unveiling, Korine mentions that festival audiences will view only a base layer of this cinematic experience.
– Korine’s next project is the anime gangster-thriller “The Trap.”
Advanced Filmmaking Tech in “Baby Invasion”
Harmony Korine, known for his envelope-pushing directory, wowed and shocked audiences all at once at Venice. His latest unique treat named “Baby Invasion”, which stood out from the crowd, was premiered without competition. This film just like his last year’s flick “Aggro Dr1ft” snagged a midnight screening slot. Reviews came flooding in right after the premiere, and needless to say, reactions were mixed.
“Baby Invasion” isn’t your everyday movie. It’s best described as a humming interactive thriller that delves into home invasion, but with an unusual twist. Korine turned the lens inward, presenting the movie from a first-person viewpoint, lending viewers an immersive experience. Technology played a large role in shaping the film’s unique flavor. The movie was primarily filmed via six body cameras, with Korine himself donning one.
Real Home Invaders Shine in Critical Roles
Take a deep breath as here comes the weirdly exciting part: The invading characters’ faces are AI-modified to resemble babies. Extreme? Maybe so, but it’s a touch of Korine’s signature oddity.
What sets “Baby Invasion” even further apart is its casting choices. It sends reality a friendly nod, featuring actual culprits of home invasions. And guess what? This bold move doesn’t stop just there. Eschewing traditional shooting norms, Korine tuned out the conventional scripting approach for a more real-life vibe.
His candid explanation sheds more light. He states, “Some of the cast were actually people that tried to rob a lot of friends of mine…Once they were arrested, we cast them. It just added that extra sense of reality.”
“Baby Invasion”: Not a Full Reveal Yet
Amidst the rolling reviews and on-going buzz, Korine lets out that festival goers will only watch a “base layer” of “Baby Invasion.” He brings attention to the whopping 80 hours of usable raw footage, implying there is more beneath the surface.
While the anticipation for seeing his complete vision is high, Korine is yet to secure distribution for this film. However, Korine followers know his notoriety for taking his movies on a cross-country strip club tour. So, if history repeats itself, “Baby Invasion” may soon be touring across America.
Exploring Beyond Conventional Cinema
Korine’s creative journey over the past five years has been deeply entwined with his company EDGLRD. Veering away from common cinematic paths, he exhibit his proclivity for unconventional narrative models.
Despite Hollywood heavyweight Terrence Malick penning a script for him, Korine reveals his reluctance over directing this project. Instead, he is invested in his next venture, the anime gangster-thriller “The Trap”, further solidifying his non-traditional movie-making stance.
Intrigued by Korine’s “Baby Invasion”? You can sneak a peek online where some footage is available. A freshly designed poster is also released heralding its North American premiere at the Fantastic Fest. As we take all this exciting news in, we can’t help but echo the audience‘s sentiments at Venice: bewilderment mixed with a dollop of eager anticipation.
