Vortex (2021 film)

Vortex is a 2021 psychological drama film[1] written and directed by Gaspar Noé.[2] The film premiered in the Cannes Premiere section at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.[3][4]

Vortex
Film poster
Directed byGaspar Noé
Written byGaspar Noé
Produced by
  • Edouard Weil
  • Vincent Maraval
  • Brahim Chioua
Starring
CinematographyBenoît Debie
Edited byDenis Bedlow
Release dates
  • July 16, 2021 (2021-07-16) (Cannes)
  • April 29, 2022 (2022-04-29) (United States)
Running time
142 minutes
Countries
  • France
  • Belgium
  • Monaco
LanguageFrench

The film receives generally positive reviews for its emotional depth, scope, ambition and execution, which considered it as a reforming career for Noé following his previous controversial works, as well as Noe's more mature and finest film ever made.[5][6][7][8][9][10]

Plot

Shot in split-screen, the film revolves around the struggles of an elderly couple in declining health and their son who does his best in spite of his significant personal problems.

Cast

Release

In August 2021, the film sold to Utopia for US distribution.[11] It is scheduled to be released at the IFC Center on 29 April 2022, followed by an expansion to the rest of the US on 6 May 2022.[12]

Reception

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes calculated 96% approval rating from 24 reviews and scored a 7.80/10 average rating.[13] On Metacritic, it giving the film a weighted average score of 81 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim".[14]

Awards
Year Award Category Result
2022 Dublin International Film Festival[15] Best Film Won
San Sebastián International Film Festival[16] Zabaltegi-Tabakalera Prize Won
Ghent International Film Festival[17] Grand Prix for Best Film Won
International Istanbul Film Festival Golden Tulip for Best Film / FIPRESCI Prize Won

References
  1. "Gaspar Noe bags top award at Istanbul Film Festival". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  2. "'Vortex': Gaspar Noé Made a Mysterious Quasi-Documentary Starring Dario Argento". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  3. "Gaspar Noé releases first image for surprise Cannes addition 'Vortex'". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  4. "'Vortex' First Look: Gaspar Noé Returns with Surprise Movie Starring Dario Argento". IndieWire. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  5. "Vortex review – Gaspar Noé's latest goes gentle, for once, into the night". the Guardian. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  6. Hoeij, Boyd van (16 July 2021). "'Vortex': Film Review | Cannes 2021". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  7. Romney2021-07-16T23:15:00+01:00, Jonathan. "'Vortex': Cannes Review". Screen. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  8. "'Vortex' Film Review: Cannes Winds Down With Thoughtful, Heartbreaking Look at Aging". 17 July 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  9. Ebiri, Bilge (29 April 2022). "Gaspar Noé's Vortex Is His Most Human Film. And His Cruelest". Vulture. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  10. Briscuso, Lex (22 April 2022). "Vortex Review: Gaspar Noe's Latest Is Softer But No Less Arresting Than His Usual, Making It One Of His Best - /Film". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  11. "Gaspar Noé's 'Vortex' Sells to Utopia Following Acclaimed Cannes Debut". Variety. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  12. "'Vortex' Trailer Reveals Director Gaspar Noé's Career-Altering Drama". Collider. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  13. Vortex, retrieved 11 March 2022
  14. Vortex, retrieved 11 March 2022
  15. Clarke, Donald. "Vortex wins best film at Dublin International Film Festival". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  16. Orlando Parfitt2021-08-19T10:58:00+01:00. "San Sebastian's Zabaltegi competition includes Joanna Hogg, Radu Jude, Gaspar Noé titles". Screen. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  17. "Gaspar Noé wins the Grand Prix at the Ghent Film Festival with Vortex". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
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